Research & Publications

STRATEGIC RESEARCH AREAS

Free Trade & Peace
Central Asia lies along the legendary Silk Road and has the potential to regain its stature as one of the centers of global trade. CAFMI researches for policy solutions that would promote greater regional and world exchange in goods. We believe that people have an inalienable to trade. More people trading translates into increased prosperity with a greater stake in peace.

Tax & Budget Policy
Economic research of CAFMI will be directed at investigating government expenses, government efficiency and government effectiveness- underlying the theme that the optimal government is a minimal one. Government size in Central Asian states is modest compared to the West; however, the lack of effectiveness is evident- unpaved roads, unpaid policemen and bloated ministries. There is a dire need for reform and a need to better serve the taxpayers.

Private Property & Justice
Private property is the founding block in free-market economics. It induces individual responsibility towards ones property and to the property of others. The protection of private property is critical to the protection of key freedoms in society, economic, political and individual, and that is why its fanatic protection should a cornerstone of a healthy society.

Individual Liberty
We wish to excel in the study of individual freedom in the context of society as well as governments of Central Asia. In our unerring belief individual liberty allows one to self-fulfill and, consequently, lead a dignified and respectful life.

PUBLICATIONS

Translation and Publication
We disseminate the works of renowned libertarian authors. Most of these works have already been translated to Russian but have been little introduced to Central Asia’s population.

By 2010 we will publish the following works: The Seen and Unseen, The Law, Free to Choose, Capitalism and Freedom, and Road to Serfdom. Each will appear in 500 hard copies and also would be distributed on the Internet.

These books will first be published in Russian only due to significant translation costs into the local languages. Moreover, the market segment we wish to influence is proficient in Russian.

Publication of Researches
The conclusions and segments of our policy research papers are disseminated at policy discussions, parliamentary inquiries and analytical articles on the internet and other mass media.

Policy Handbook
We publish a policy handbook on the basis of our research into the four strategic segments of our industry. It is distributed among policymakers, leading members of parliament, central bank governors, political activists and intellectuals in the country. The policy handbook is updated annually, with newer data and new findings, better arguments and poignant conclusions.