Koch U: Florida State University Hands Over Economics Department to Billionaire Libertarians
FSU "symbol" Chief Osceola now presumably fights for lower taxes, too. (photo: cholder68 via wikipedia)
Via Andy Kroll, the billionaire Koch brothers, based on a minor investment, are remaking the economics department at Florida State University:
A foundation bankrolled by Libertarian businessman Charles G. Koch has pledged $1.5 million for positions in Florida State University’s economics department. In return, his representatives get to screen and sign off on any hires for a new program promoting “political economy and free enterprise.”
Traditionally, university donors have little official input into choosing the person who fills a chair
