This is the equivalent of creating an endowed chair in physics, but saying it can only be held by a scientist who denies the existence of climate change. But what the Kochs are doing is different they consistently seek to override standard academic governance procedures by tying their donations to the appointment of specific individuals who share their ideological position. Yes, many philanthropists as well as groups like the Center for Engaged Scholarship use resources to encourage certain types of scholarly work. (For our criticisms of these ideas, click here.) While only a tiny minority of academic economists embrace the fanciful idea that a complex, market economy could operate efficiently without an extensive regulatory apparatus and substantial government investments in infrastructure, education, health, research, and other public services, the Kochs want to use their millions to vastly expand the impact on both higher education and public debate of this small band of true believers. Article from Wake Forest University Resisting the Koch Brothers’ Higher Education AgendaĮven before their huge investments in supporting conservative candidates and “grassroots” Tea Party activists, Charles and David Koch were spending millions on college and university campuses to create academic centers that would advance their extreme libertarian, free market ideology.
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