Alexis de Tocqueville Fellowship:

Exploring the Intersections of Bitcoin, Political Economy, and Philosophy

The Alexis de Tocqueville Fellowship: Exploring the Intersection of Bitcoin, Political Economy, and Philosophy to examine the classical liberal foundations and possibilities of Bitcoin, particularly through the principles of liberty and subsidiarity.

If you have any questions, please email TocquevilleFellowship@mercatus.gmu.edu.
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