Foundation for Rational Economics and Education

Foundation for Rational Economics and Education
AbbreviationFREE
Formation1976
TypeAmerican libertarian organization
HeadquartersLake Jackson, TX, United States
LeaderRon Paul
Revenue (2015)
$317,985[1]
Expenses (2015)$411,084[1]
Websitewww.the-free-foundation.org
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The Foundation for Rational Economics and Education (FREE) is an American libertarian organization.[2] It was founded in 1976[3] by U.S. Congressman Ron Paul, who led the organization.[4][5]

  1. ^ a b "Foundation for Rational Economics and Education Inc" (PDF). Foundation Center. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
  2. ^ Tom Kuntz, Think Tanks, New York Times (August 10, 2008).
  3. ^ "Foundation for Rational Economics and Education (FREE)". Gale Group. 2008. Archived from the original on December 4, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-07.
  4. ^ Christopher Caldwell, The Antiwar, Anti-Abortion, Anti-Drug-Enforcement-Administration, Anti-Medicare Candidacy of Dr. Ron Paul, New York Times (July 22, 2007): "[After 1988, Paul] tended his own Foundation for Rational Economics and Education (FREE) and kept up his contacts with other market-oriented organizations."
  5. ^ Matthew Mosk, Paul Ends His Campaign, Washington Post (March 8, 2008): "Paul also noted that he will continue to raise money ... for his political action committee and his educational nonprofit, the Foundation for Rational Economics and Education (FREE)."