Mannkal Economic Education Foundation
# Mannkal Economic Education Foundation

The Mannkal Economic Education Foundation is a free market think tank headquartered in Perth, Western Australia.

## Location

The think tank is located at 3/31 on Hood Street in Subiaco, Western Australia, a suburb of Perth.

## Overview

It was founded in 1997 by Executive Director Ron Manners. Since its founding, Mannkal has sent over 500 students to various conferences in Australia and overseas.

Mannkal aims to "strengthen the free market system in Western Australia and Australia, by promoting ideals of voluntary co-operation, choice, personal rights, limited government and responsible resourcefulness of individuals." It does this by financing and organising:

* Events that allow individuals to exchange ideas defending free markets.
* Seminars and student scholarships to promote the greater understanding of the concepts that underpin free societies.
* Policy papers on relevant topics pertaining to Western Australia.
* An alternative book store for economic and Australian history books.

## Board of directors

* Ron Manners, Chairman.
* Neil Fearis, Director.
* Jenny Manners, Director.
* Mac Nichols, Director.
* Lyndon Rowe, Director.
* Bill Stacey, Director.
* David Stevens, Director.
