Adam Smith Institute controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Controversy over lunar privatization proposal
A paper advocating private development of lunar land received an outraged online response and was criticized for overlooking the restrictions imposed by the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
2018
Investigation into charity-rule compliance
The Charity Commission was reported to be investigating alleged improper use of funds and the independence of related legal entities, including concerns about political campaigning and donor access to events.
2011
Tobacco-industry funding criticism
Reporting cited by the institute's critics stated that tobacco sources accounted for three percent of its funding in 2011, prompting questions about conflicts of interest and policy influence.