American Institute for Economic Research (AIER)
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American Institute for Economic Research is the #30,481 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #8,176 in United States, with 43.4K subscribers and 6.9M total views across 841 videos.
Biography
The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) is a free-market, libertarian think tank located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts known for spreading climate and health misinformation. It was founded in 1933 by Edward C. Harwood, an economist and investment advisor, and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. From January 2022 to April 2025, its president was William P. Ruger, who resigned to serve as Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Mission Integration under president Donald Trump. Ruger was succeeded by Samuel Gregg in 2025.
Channel description
The American Institute for Economic Research educates Americans on the value of personal freedom, free enterprise, property rights, limited government and sound money. AIER’s ongoing scientific research demonstrates the importance of these principles in advancing peace, prosperity and human progress.
The Institute, founded in 1933, was the first independent voice for sound economics in the United States. Today it publishes ongoing research, hosts educational programs, sponsors interns and scholars, and is home to the world-renowned Bastiat Society and the highly respected Sound Money Project. AIER represents no fund, concentration of wealth, or other special interests.
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) have?
- 43.4K subscribers — #30,481 worldwide, #8,176 in United States.
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- American Institute for Economic Research (AIER)'s real name is American Institute for Economic Research.
- When did American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Aug 2011.