Washington Examiner cites Competitive Enterprise Institute on U.S. Department of Energy’s final rule on dishwashers.
The Energy Department acted in response to a petition filed by the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a free market think tank. Consumers upset about slow dishwashers flooded the public comment docket in support of the Energy Department proposal.
Fred Smith is the animating spirit at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Fred conceived of the idea for an organization that would, in his words, “find a more positive answer to the challenge Joseph Schumpeter laid down in his essay, “Can Capitalism Survive?” He founded the organization and served as president for nearly three decades.
He died at the age of 83 at home in Maryland where he is survived by his beloved wife Fran. Fred was a friend and mentor, an advocate and ally, and an inspiration. His bright light lives on in our work.
Fred Lee Smith
December 26, 1940 – November 23, 2024