Douglas Carswell

Douglas Carswell is a British-Ugandan author and political figure who served as a Member of Parliament for Clacton. He was the first elected MP for UKIP after defecting from the Conservative Party, and has since been involved in various political and public policy ventures. He is known for his libertarian views and advocacy for political reform. Progress vs Parasites argues that human progress is driven by open markets, innovation and individual freedom, and is held back by rent-seeking elites and parasitic institutions. Carswell writes with conviction and provocative clarity. His audiobooks and books are stimulating listening for anyone interested in political economy, libertarian thought and contrarian perspectives on how societies advance or stagnate.