Our interdisciplinary work examines the phenomenon of lack—not merely as material scarcity, but as a fundamental condition of human existence that shapes desire, choice, and action. Drawing on insights from economics, philosophy, anthropology, theology, psychology, and social theory, we explore how this condition of incompleteness becomes a generative force behind economic behavior and the emergence of social institutions.
Building on this research, our aim is to revive in Lithuanian and global public discourse foundational principles of economic action and institutions grounded in the structure of being and human nature, enabling a fundamental and innovative cultivation of the ideas of human freedom, free enterprise, and limited government.
By clarifying the foundational premises of human action and economic reasoning, we seek to contribute to the evaluation and design of public policy that advances prosperity, safeguards freedom, and fosters conditions for genuine human flourishing.
Documentary film “Sublime Thirst” on LRT Mediateka
The life of well-known TV host, producer, and public figure Arūnas Valinskas has seen many dramatic turns. Perhaps the most…
“All of us manage our time, energy, and attention, which are limited resources. Attention is the most important one. In…
“When I arrived in New York over three decades ago, it felt like I was in a movie – police…
“I will never become a ballet dancer, an opera singer, or Elon Musk – and that’s perfectly fine,” says psychiatrist…
Chess and politics – two worlds full of strategy, challenges, and tough decisions. LFMI President Elena Leontjeva invites an open…
Dainius Baltrušaitis, founder of Lithuania’s leading business conferences EBIT and HR Week, openly shares in the Beyond Economics and Back…
Although Andrius Užkalnis often delivers sharp criticism on current events in Lithuania, this time, together with LFMI President Elena Leontjeva,…
Being involved in business means constantly trying to understand and meet people’s needs. It is also a path of personal…
Even if we do not always notice it, our everyday life is full of abstract ideas and concepts. “Freedom,” “law,”…
Today universal basic income (UBI) is supported not only by the political left but by some libertarians too. They think…
A Stone Age human who suddenly appeared in today’s world would probably not understand our society’s way of life and…
We don’t like to lack anything in our daily lives. We don’t like scarcity. Or, to put it even more…
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