Afghanistan Economic & Legal Studies Organization
The Afghanistan Economic and Legal Studies Organization (AELSO) is an independent think-tank based in Afghanistan and registered as a non-profit and non-political non-governmental organization with the Ministry of Economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on December 10, 2009 (Registration Number 1532).
The mission of AELSO is to promote the values of individual freedom and of the responsibility of civil society for the creation and sustenance of the institutions of limited government, the rule of law, and the other institutional foundations of a free society. That includes strengthening the institutions of the free-market economy, such as clear definition of, and respect, for property, and promotion of freedom of expression, toleration, human rights, and civil peace.
Upcoming Events
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Freedom Champions Award 2021
Are you a human rights and freedom activist and have you made significant achievements in this regard? If your answer to the above question is yes, then you can nominate yourself for the “Freedom Champions Award 2021 “. This award is given annually by the White Assembly and the Afghanistan Economic and Legal Studies
15/06/2021 -
Youth Academic Seminar for Enlightenment
Following the series of academic and educational programs of the Afghanistan Economic and Legal Studies Organization, this time the Youth Academic Seminar for Enlightenment will be held in Kabul province for two days with the participation of the youth of the central zone (Kabul, Parwan, Panjshir, Kapisa & Maidan Wardak), this seminar is going to
15/06/2021 -
Youth Symposium for Peace & Tolerance – Parwan & Panjshir Provinces
Afghanistan Economic and Legal Studies Organization (AELSO) is proud to present a series of discussions on the topics of democracy, peace and tolerance under the title of “Youth Symposium for Peace & Tolerance” in partnership with number of prestigious national and international organizations as well as Think Tanks in multiple cities of Afghanistan. In the
27/04/2021
Latest News
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AELSO’s statement in regards to continuing its activities
Over the past two decades, the Afghanistan Economic and Legal Studies Organization (AELSO) has been voluntarily contributing to promoting human values and institutionalizing the compatibility of these values with Islamic values as well as Afghanistan’s economic growth. These activities were aimed at mutual acceptance, pluralism, enlightenment and the fight against corruption, in the form of
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Youth Academic Seminar for Enlightenment – Central Zone
The Youth Academic Seminar for Enlightenment was organized by the Afghanistan Economic & Legal Studies Organization (AELSO) in cooperation with the Youth Affairs Deputy Minister of Ministry of Information and Culture, The White Assembly, and other leading national and international organizations on the values of Democracy, Pluralism, Moderation, and liberty in the light of Islam
24/07/2021 -
Panjshir & Parwan Youth Conference
The Panjshir and Parwan Youth Conference entitled “Think Big” was successfully organized by the Afghanistan Economic and Legal Studies Organization(AELSO) in cooperation with the Panjshir Studies Center, the White Assembly and other leading national and international organizations on Human rights, Democracy, Freedom, and Prosperity in Panjshir province. In this conference, a huge number of youths,
04/07/2021
Articles
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Wage & Price Controls in The Ancient World
Wage and Price Controls in the Ancient World From the earliest times, from the very inception of organized government, rulers and their officials have attempted, with varying degrees of success, to “control” their economies. The notion that there is a “just” or “fair” price for a certain commodity, a price which can and ought to
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Price Fixing in Ancient Rome
Price Fixing in Ancient Rome As might be expected, the Roman Republic was not to be spared a good many ventures into control of the economy by the government. One of the most famous of the Republican statutes was the Law of the Twelve Tables (449 B.C.) which, among other things, fixed the maximum rate
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Postwar Rent Controls
Postwar Rent Controls The rent that a landlord charges for his accommodation is merely an instance of a price for a commodity, like all other prices for all other commodities. And like all other prices and all other commodities, rents have been a prime target for government restrictions. The postwar experience with rent control has
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