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Showing posts with label Events. Show all posts
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
"Classical Liberalism as a Form of Progressivism"
Join the GMU Economics Society and Future of Freedom Foundation in welcoming economist, professor, and author Steven Horwitz lecture on "Classical Liberalism as a Form of Progressivism!"
Monday October 15th
5:30 pm - *Free* Pizza ($0)
6:00 pm - Lecture with Q&A
8:00 pm - Social Hour at Brion's Grille
Check out the Facebook event!
Biography
Steven Horwitz is Charles A. Dana Professor of Economics at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. He completed his MA and PhD in economics at George Mason University and received his A.B. in economics and philosophy from The University of Michigan. He is the author of two books, Microfoundations and Macroeconomics: An Austrian Perspective (Routledge, 2000) and Monetary Evolution, Free Banking, and Economics Order (Westview, 1992), and he has written extensively on Austrian economics, Hayekian political economy, monetary theory and history, and macroeconomics. In addition to several dozen articles in numerous professional journals, he has also done nationally recognized public policy work on the role of the private sector during Hurricane Katrina for the Mercatus Center, where he is an Affiliated Senior Scholar. The author of numerous op-eds, Horwitz is a frequent guest on TV and radio programs, particularly on the Great Recession and monetary policy. His current research is on the economics and social theory of the family, and he is at work on a book on classical liberalism and the family.
Monday October 15th
5:30 pm - *Free* Pizza ($0)
6:00 pm - Lecture with Q&A
8:00 pm - Social Hour at Brion's Grille
Check out the Facebook event!
Biography
Steven Horwitz is Charles A. Dana Professor of Economics at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. He completed his MA and PhD in economics at George Mason University and received his A.B. in economics and philosophy from The University of Michigan. He is the author of two books, Microfoundations and Macroeconomics: An Austrian Perspective (Routledge, 2000) and Monetary Evolution, Free Banking, and Economics Order (Westview, 1992), and he has written extensively on Austrian economics, Hayekian political economy, monetary theory and history, and macroeconomics. In addition to several dozen articles in numerous professional journals, he has also done nationally recognized public policy work on the role of the private sector during Hurricane Katrina for the Mercatus Center, where he is an Affiliated Senior Scholar. The author of numerous op-eds, Horwitz is a frequent guest on TV and radio programs, particularly on the Great Recession and monetary policy. His current research is on the economics and social theory of the family, and he is at work on a book on classical liberalism and the family.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Charles K. Rowley Video
Check out the video from the FFF event with Charles Rowley:
Charles K. Rowley "Liberty and the State: A Virginia Political Economy Perspective" from The Future of Freedom Foundation on Vimeo.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
"Liberty and the State: A Virginia Political Economy Perspective"
Join the GMU Economics Society and the Future of Freedom Foundation in welcoming economist, professor, and author Charles K. Rowley lecture on "Liberty and the State: A Virginia Political Economy Perspective"!
Wednesday, November 2nd
5:30 pm – Free Pizza ($0)
6:00 pm – Lecture with Q&A
8:00 pm – Social Hour at Brion’s Grille (across the street from George Mason in University Mall)
Check out the Facebook events for the Lecture and Social!
Biography:
Charles K. Rowley is a Professor of Economics at GMU and General Director of The Locke Institute. He is editor (joint) of 'Public Choice' (since May 1990), Honorary Lifetime President of The European Public Choice Society, founding editor of 'The International Review of Law and Economics' 1981-87, member of the Editorial Board of 'The Review of Austrian Economics', and memeber of the Academic Advisory Council of The Institute of Economic Affairs.
Wednesday, November 2nd
5:30 pm – Free Pizza ($0)
6:00 pm – Lecture with Q&A
8:00 pm – Social Hour at Brion’s Grille (across the street from George Mason in University Mall)
Check out the Facebook events for the Lecture and Social!
Biography:
Charles K. Rowley is a Professor of Economics at GMU and General Director of The Locke Institute. He is editor (joint) of 'Public Choice' (since May 1990), Honorary Lifetime President of The European Public Choice Society, founding editor of 'The International Review of Law and Economics' 1981-87, member of the Editorial Board of 'The Review of Austrian Economics', and memeber of the Academic Advisory Council of The Institute of Economic Affairs.
Monday, October 3, 2011
David D. Friedman Lecture WEDNESDAY
Join the GMU Economics Society and the Future of Freedom Foundation in welcoming economist, professor, and author David D. Friedman lecture on "Market Failure: An Argument Both For and Against Government"!
Wednesday, October 5th
5:30 pm – Free Pizza ($0)
6:00 pm – Lecture with Q&A
8:00 pm – Social Hour at Brion’s Grille (across the street from George Mason in University Mall)
Check out the Facebook events for the Lecture and Social!
David D. Friedman is a Professor of Law at Santa Clara University, an American economist, author, and libertarian theorist. He is known as a leader in anarchist political theory, which is the subject of his most popular book, "The Machinery of Freedom" (1973, revised 1989). He has authored others, including "Price Theory: An Intermediate Text" (1986), "Law's Order: What Economics Has to Do with Law and Why It Matters" (2000), "Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life" (1996), and "Future Imperfect" (2008).
Wednesday, October 5th
5:30 pm – Free Pizza ($0)
6:00 pm – Lecture with Q&A
8:00 pm – Social Hour at Brion’s Grille (across the street from George Mason in University Mall)
Check out the Facebook events for the Lecture and Social!
David D. Friedman is a Professor of Law at Santa Clara University, an American economist, author, and libertarian theorist. He is known as a leader in anarchist political theory, which is the subject of his most popular book, "The Machinery of Freedom" (1973, revised 1989). He has authored others, including "Price Theory: An Intermediate Text" (1986), "Law's Order: What Economics Has to Do with Law and Why It Matters" (2000), "Hidden Order: The Economics of Everyday Life" (1996), and "Future Imperfect" (2008).
Monday, February 28, 2011
Political and Economic Change in Egypt and the Middle East
Join the Mercatus Center and GMU Econ Society in welcoming four panelists to discuss the recent changes in Egypt: Dr. Ramachandran, Chris Coyne, Jack A. Goldstone, and Peshwaz Faizulla.
The majority of the event will be centered around Q&A, so come prepared with your questions for the panelists!
Dr. Ramachandran recently retired after some 25 fascinating years working on a wide range of issues and countries at the World Bank and the IMF: banking reforms in Latin America, privatisation in Eastern Europe and the transformation of their economies, and the financial crisis of East Asia. This operational experience was leavened by some years in the Operations Evaluation Department examining the effectiveness of the World Bank’s loans and country assistance. He has also contributed to and authored major reports including "Economic Growth in the 1990s: Learning from a Decade of Reform" the Development Policy Review report on Egypt and most recently "Natural Hazards, UnNatural Disasters: The Economics of Effective Prevention."
Chris Coyne is the F.A. Harper Professor of Economics at the Mercatus Center and a member of the Department of Economics at George Mason University. He is also the North American Editor of The Review of Austrian Economics, a member of the Board of Scholars for the Virginia Institute for Public Policy, and he was named the Hayek Fellow at the London School of Economics in 2008. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University and has since authored and edited numerous academic articles, book chapters, and policy studies. Prof. Coyne is the author of "After War: The Political Economy of Exporting Democracy."
Jack A. Goldstone is the Virginia E. and John T. Hazel Professor of Public Policy and a Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He received his Ph.D. in sociology from Harvard University. He has previously taught at Northwestern University and the University of California, Davis, where he was Professor of Sociology and International Relations. He has authored or edited ten books and published over one hundred articles in books and scholarly journals. He is currently director of the Center for Global Policy in Mason’s School of Public Policy, and editor of Foreign Policy Bulletin.
Peshwaz Faizulla is currently an editor for the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, working with their Kurdish and Persian websites. Prior to beginning this work, he was managing editor of Hawlati, the highest circulated newspaper in northern Iraq, and on the editorial board of the independent news agency, Voices of Iraq. He received his BA in English from Suliemany University, and his MS in Journalism from Columbia University in New York.
Thursday, March 3rd at 6pm
Johnson Center Bistro (GMU Fairfax Campus)
The majority of the event will be centered around Q&A, so come prepared with your questions for the panelists!
Dr. Ramachandran recently retired after some 25 fascinating years working on a wide range of issues and countries at the World Bank and the IMF: banking reforms in Latin America, privatisation in Eastern Europe and the transformation of their economies, and the financial crisis of East Asia. This operational experience was leavened by some years in the Operations Evaluation Department examining the effectiveness of the World Bank’s loans and country assistance. He has also contributed to and authored major reports including "Economic Growth in the 1990s: Learning from a Decade of Reform" the Development Policy Review report on Egypt and most recently "Natural Hazards, UnNatural Disasters: The Economics of Effective Prevention."
Chris Coyne is the F.A. Harper Professor of Economics at the Mercatus Center and a member of the Department of Economics at George Mason University. He is also the North American Editor of The Review of Austrian Economics, a member of the Board of Scholars for the Virginia Institute for Public Policy, and he was named the Hayek Fellow at the London School of Economics in 2008. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University and has since authored and edited numerous academic articles, book chapters, and policy studies. Prof. Coyne is the author of "After War: The Political Economy of Exporting Democracy."
Jack A. Goldstone is the Virginia E. and John T. Hazel Professor of Public Policy and a Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He received his Ph.D. in sociology from Harvard University. He has previously taught at Northwestern University and the University of California, Davis, where he was Professor of Sociology and International Relations. He has authored or edited ten books and published over one hundred articles in books and scholarly journals. He is currently director of the Center for Global Policy in Mason’s School of Public Policy, and editor of Foreign Policy Bulletin.
Peshwaz Faizulla is currently an editor for the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, working with their Kurdish and Persian websites. Prior to beginning this work, he was managing editor of Hawlati, the highest circulated newspaper in northern Iraq, and on the editorial board of the independent news agency, Voices of Iraq. He received his BA in English from Suliemany University, and his MS in Journalism from Columbia University in New York.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Atlas Liberty Cafe with Peter Boettke
Atlas Economic Liberty Cafe with Peter Boettke
Spreading Hayek, Spurning Keynes
This month’s Liberty Café will focus on the Wall Street Journal article, "Spreading Hayek, Spurning Keynes." George Mason University Professor of Economics Peter Boettke will discuss the current economic crisis, its causes and a free market response.
Wednesday, September 22nd
at 10:00am
Cato Institute,
1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC
A couple of us will be going in together - we're taking the Mason to Metro shuttle at 8:40am and then taking the metro in - if you'd like to join, meet at the Mason to Metro Shuttle Stop right by Rappahannock Parking Deck. Email gmueconsociety@gmail.com for details or questions.
Hope to see you there!
Spreading Hayek, Spurning Keynes
This month’s Liberty Café will focus on the Wall Street Journal article, "Spreading Hayek, Spurning Keynes." George Mason University Professor of Economics Peter Boettke will discuss the current economic crisis, its causes and a free market response.
Wednesday, September 22nd
at 10:00am
Cato Institute,
1000 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC
A couple of us will be going in together - we're taking the Mason to Metro shuttle at 8:40am and then taking the metro in - if you'd like to join, meet at the Mason to Metro Shuttle Stop right by Rappahannock Parking Deck. Email gmueconsociety@gmail.com for details or questions.
Hope to see you there!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Upcoming September Events
First GMU Economics Society Meeting
Wednesday, September 8th, 5pm
Enterprise 318
Come out to the first GMU Economics Society meeting to learn more about the Econ Society and ways to get involved, help with planning events, and share your ideas for events this year! This is a great way to meet the new officers, other members, and Economics students!
Economic Liberty Lecture Series: Bryan Caplan
“Immigration Restrictions--A Solution in Search of a Problem”
Monday, September 13th, 5:30pm
Johnson Center Cinema (bottom floor)
We will be having dinner, a lecture by GMU Economics Professor Bryan Caplan, and a social hour at Brion’s Grille.
5:30 pm – Free Pizza
6:00 pm – Talk with Q&A
7:30 pm – Social Hour at Brion’s Grille (across the street from George Mason)
ADMISSION: FREE
SPEAKER: Bryan Caplan is an Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University and an adjunct scholar of the Cato Institute. His articles have appeared in the American Economic Review, the Economic Journal, the Journal of Law and Economics, Social Science Quarterly, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and many other outlets.
Bryan Caplan is the author of The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies. His current project is a new book, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids: Why Being a Great Parent Is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think.
His webpage, http://www.bcaplan.com, features both his academic research and his numerous other interests, including the online Museum of Communism.
Bryan Caplan blogs on EconLog along with Arnold Kling and David Henderson.
Social Hour: At Brion’s Grille, across the street from George Mason. 10621 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22032-2200
Fall 2010 Economics Department Welcome Reception
Thursday, September 23rd, 3-4:30pm
Economics Department, Enterprise Hall 354
Econ majors and minors are invited to come enjoy refreshments and meet professors and advisers. This is a great way to meet other economics students, as well as a way to get to talk to your professors outside of a classroom environment. There will also be a raffle...you can win some free books (possibly signed by some of your professors)!
Questions? Email us: gmueconsociety@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 8th, 5pm
Enterprise 318
Come out to the first GMU Economics Society meeting to learn more about the Econ Society and ways to get involved, help with planning events, and share your ideas for events this year! This is a great way to meet the new officers, other members, and Economics students!
Economic Liberty Lecture Series: Bryan Caplan
“Immigration Restrictions--A Solution in Search of a Problem”
Monday, September 13th, 5:30pm
Johnson Center Cinema (bottom floor)
We will be having dinner, a lecture by GMU Economics Professor Bryan Caplan, and a social hour at Brion’s Grille.
5:30 pm – Free Pizza
6:00 pm – Talk with Q&A
7:30 pm – Social Hour at Brion’s Grille (across the street from George Mason)
ADMISSION: FREE
SPEAKER: Bryan Caplan is an Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University and an adjunct scholar of the Cato Institute. His articles have appeared in the American Economic Review, the Economic Journal, the Journal of Law and Economics, Social Science Quarterly, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and many other outlets.
Bryan Caplan is the author of The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies. His current project is a new book, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids: Why Being a Great Parent Is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think.
His webpage, http://www.bcaplan.com, features both his academic research and his numerous other interests, including the online Museum of Communism.
Bryan Caplan blogs on EconLog along with Arnold Kling and David Henderson.
Social Hour: At Brion’s Grille, across the street from George Mason. 10621 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22032-2200
Fall 2010 Economics Department Welcome Reception
Thursday, September 23rd, 3-4:30pm
Economics Department, Enterprise Hall 354
Econ majors and minors are invited to come enjoy refreshments and meet professors and advisers. This is a great way to meet other economics students, as well as a way to get to talk to your professors outside of a classroom environment. There will also be a raffle...you can win some free books (possibly signed by some of your professors)!
Questions? Email us: gmueconsociety@gmail.com
Monday, May 3, 2010
Video: Larry White on Sound Money
The video for Larry White's lecture on Sound Money is available here -- be sure to check it out!
http://www.soundmoneyproject.org/?p=1335
http://www.soundmoneyproject.org/?p=1335
Monday, March 8, 2010
DEBATE: The Separation of Health & State
The GMU Economics Society will be hosting a debate entitled "The Separation of Health & State" between GMU Economics Professor Bryan Caplan and Economist David Balan.
Wednesday, March 24th at 5pm
Enterprise 80 (George Mason University -- Fairfax Campus)
The Resolution: "Significant governmental involvement in health care is both economically sensible and morally just."
Dr. David Balan will defend the motion that "Significant governmental involvement in health care is both economically sensible and morally just," while Dr. Bryan Caplan will oppose the motion and advocate for a separation between health and state.
Event Schedule:
Opening Statements by both debaters
Debate -- with moderator
Closing Statements
Audience Q&A
Refreshments with speakers and attendees
Come out to see the arguments for both sides and determine the winner of this important issue. This is definitely an event you don't want to miss out on -- mark your calendars!
Questions? Need Directions? Email us! gmueconsociety@gmail.com
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Upcoming SFL Conferences & Events
Students for Liberty (SFL), a nonprofit student-driven organization, provides a multitude of conferences, activities, and programs for students interested in liberty, free markets, and free societies. These programs & conferences are a GREAT opportunity to network with scholars, learn, and meet other students dedicated to the cause of liberty & the free market. Check out some of their upcoming events:
David Boaz at Cato: Freedom In Crisis
Friday, September 18th, 4-5pm
At the Cato Institute: 1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington D.C.
The DC Forum For Freedom launches its monthly Cato lecture series for all libertarian students and liberty lovers in the Capital this September with a lecture on Freedom In Crisis by David Boaz, Vice President of the Cato Institute.
The Philadelphia Students For Liberty Regional Conference
Saturday, November 7
At Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA
From 8 am till 11 pm, become acquainted with and hear incredible speeches by top scholars and activists in the liberty movement. Immerse yourself in the philosophy of freedom, meet like-minded students, network with the leaders in the movement, gain new ideas, and become the next generation of leaders who will preserve our essential academic, social, and economic liberties. You will take back with you a bundle of resources in student organizing, academic support, networks for internships and jobs, great memories and even greater friends!
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all covered. After a great day of speeches, discussion sessions and panels on academic issues and student leadership, let loose at our freedom lovers’ social on Saturday night!
Speakers:
Keynote speaker Dr. Alan Charles Kors, nationally distinguished scholar of European history at the University of Pennsylvania and big-time advocate of academic freedom, discusses “Can There Be An “After Socialism?”
Dr. Nigel Ashford, world acclaimed professor of politics and senior program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies, discusses “Changing The World For Liberty.”
Dr. James Lark III, Former chairman of the Libertarian National Committee and current notable professor of engineering at the University of Virginia.
Matthiew Brouillette, President of the Commonwealth Foundation.
Adam Kissel, Director of the defense program at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.
Jordan Page, inspirational instrumentalist, classical guitarist and rock artist gaining rapid attention in the liberty movement across the country, performs for us his top hits!
Allison Gibbs, Freedom fighter and founder of the up-and-coming Ladies of Liberty Association
To register: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2L5hpsiclGeeAU7d_2fizUew_3d_3d
For more info, check out the facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228095965373&ref=ts
2010 International Students For Liberty Conference
Friday, February 14-Sunday, February 16
American University, Washington D.C.
The International SFL Conference is the premiere event of the year for students dedicated to liberty and advancing freedom on campus. The largest crowd of pro-liberty students will gather in Washington, DC for a weekend of learning about liberty from contemporary leaders in liberty, discussing best practices for promoting liberty on campus, and getting more involved in the larger movement for liberty.
SFL will have Ed Crane, the Founder & President of the Cato Institute, deliver a Keynote Address to the International SFL Conference from the Cato Institute! Mr. Crane has been an inspirational leader in the cause of liberty. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear him specifically address students. After his Address, conference attendees will be able to meet other Cato staff and scholars at a Cato on Campus reception hosted on the first floor of the Cato Institute. (The conference will help transport students from AU to the Cato Institute.)
Click here to learn more and register: http://politicalconferences.org/2009/07/zow/
Registration is required and space is limited. The registration fee is only $10 if you sign up by October 1st. Don't wait, register now to reserve your spot
Also, check out the event on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228095965373&ref=ts#/event.php?eid=154020216799&ref=ts
David Boaz at Cato: Freedom In Crisis
Friday, September 18th, 4-5pm
At the Cato Institute: 1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington D.C.
The DC Forum For Freedom launches its monthly Cato lecture series for all libertarian students and liberty lovers in the Capital this September with a lecture on Freedom In Crisis by David Boaz, Vice President of the Cato Institute.
The Philadelphia Students For Liberty Regional Conference
Saturday, November 7
At Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA
From 8 am till 11 pm, become acquainted with and hear incredible speeches by top scholars and activists in the liberty movement. Immerse yourself in the philosophy of freedom, meet like-minded students, network with the leaders in the movement, gain new ideas, and become the next generation of leaders who will preserve our essential academic, social, and economic liberties. You will take back with you a bundle of resources in student organizing, academic support, networks for internships and jobs, great memories and even greater friends!
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all covered. After a great day of speeches, discussion sessions and panels on academic issues and student leadership, let loose at our freedom lovers’ social on Saturday night!
Speakers:
Keynote speaker Dr. Alan Charles Kors, nationally distinguished scholar of European history at the University of Pennsylvania and big-time advocate of academic freedom, discusses “Can There Be An “After Socialism?”
Dr. Nigel Ashford, world acclaimed professor of politics and senior program officer at the Institute for Humane Studies, discusses “Changing The World For Liberty.”
Dr. James Lark III, Former chairman of the Libertarian National Committee and current notable professor of engineering at the University of Virginia.
Matthiew Brouillette, President of the Commonwealth Foundation.
Adam Kissel, Director of the defense program at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.
Jordan Page, inspirational instrumentalist, classical guitarist and rock artist gaining rapid attention in the liberty movement across the country, performs for us his top hits!
Allison Gibbs, Freedom fighter and founder of the up-and-coming Ladies of Liberty Association
To register: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=2L5hpsiclGeeAU7d_2fizUew_3d_3d
For more info, check out the facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228095965373&ref=ts
2010 International Students For Liberty Conference
Friday, February 14-Sunday, February 16
American University, Washington D.C.
The International SFL Conference is the premiere event of the year for students dedicated to liberty and advancing freedom on campus. The largest crowd of pro-liberty students will gather in Washington, DC for a weekend of learning about liberty from contemporary leaders in liberty, discussing best practices for promoting liberty on campus, and getting more involved in the larger movement for liberty.
SFL will have Ed Crane, the Founder & President of the Cato Institute, deliver a Keynote Address to the International SFL Conference from the Cato Institute! Mr. Crane has been an inspirational leader in the cause of liberty. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear him specifically address students. After his Address, conference attendees will be able to meet other Cato staff and scholars at a Cato on Campus reception hosted on the first floor of the Cato Institute. (The conference will help transport students from AU to the Cato Institute.)
Click here to learn more and register: http://politicalconferences.org/2009/07/zow/
Registration is required and space is limited. The registration fee is only $10 if you sign up by October 1st. Don't wait, register now to reserve your spot
Also, check out the event on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=228095965373&ref=ts#/event.php?eid=154020216799&ref=ts
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Economic Liberty Lecture Series: Lew Rockwell, Wednesday 9/9
First GMU Econ Society event of the Fall 2009 semester: Economic Liberty Lecture Series: Lew Rockwell
Get started early and come out to the first GMU Economics Society Event of the semester. This will also be the first installment of the Economic Liberty Lecture Series for the 2009-2010 school year.
Dinner, Lecture, and a Movie
5:30 pm – Dinner
6:00 pm – Talk with Q&A
7:30 pm – Movie
ADMISSION: FREE
Location: George Mason University, Fairfax Campus
Student Union Building II, Room 5
SPEAKER: Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.
Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr. is chairman of the Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, editor of LewRockwell.com, and author of The Left, the Right, and the State.
MOVIE: Sophie Scholl: The Final Days
“Arrested for participating in the White Rose resistance movement, anti-Nazi activist Sophie Scholl (Julia Jentsch) is subjected to a highly charged interrogation by the Gestapo, testing her loyalty to her cause, her family and her convictions. Based on true events, director Marc Rothemund's absorbing Oscar-nominated drama explores maintaining human resolve in the face of intense pressure from a system determined to silence whistle-blowers.”
Presented by:
GMU Econ Society
www.gmueconsociety.blogspot.com
The Future of Freedom Foundation
www.fff.org fff@fff.org 703-934-6101
Coming out to events is also a GREAT way to network so join the GMU Econ Society on Wednesday, September 9th to see Lew Rockwell!
Get started early and come out to the first GMU Economics Society Event of the semester. This will also be the first installment of the Economic Liberty Lecture Series for the 2009-2010 school year.
Dinner, Lecture, and a Movie
5:30 pm – Dinner
6:00 pm – Talk with Q&A
7:30 pm – Movie
ADMISSION: FREE
Location: George Mason University, Fairfax Campus
Student Union Building II, Room 5
SPEAKER: Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr.
Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr. is chairman of the Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, editor of LewRockwell.com, and author of The Left, the Right, and the State.
MOVIE: Sophie Scholl: The Final Days
“Arrested for participating in the White Rose resistance movement, anti-Nazi activist Sophie Scholl (Julia Jentsch) is subjected to a highly charged interrogation by the Gestapo, testing her loyalty to her cause, her family and her convictions. Based on true events, director Marc Rothemund's absorbing Oscar-nominated drama explores maintaining human resolve in the face of intense pressure from a system determined to silence whistle-blowers.”
Presented by:
GMU Econ Society
www.gmueconsociety.blogspot.com
The Future of Freedom Foundation
www.fff.org fff@fff.org 703-934-6101
Coming out to events is also a GREAT way to network so join the GMU Econ Society on Wednesday, September 9th to see Lew Rockwell!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
James Flynn on IQ
For those unaware, Jim Flynn will be at GMU for a little while discussing his fascinating work on IQ. For this reason, I found you all a test thanks to Robogeek at BlogCadre. Follow the instructions on his blog. God Bless. It took me roughly an hour; how long will it take you to figure out?
Friday, October 19, 2007
Landsburg at GMU Econ Society
It was a great event with light refreshments before the event and appetizers following the event. Landsburg spoke for almost an hour, enough said hit 'read more' for our preview video. Here is the preview as promised, click the title for to download the whole video. Yes you will have to download VeohTV first. Apologies but was the only way we could get the entire video online. Enjoy.
(Just a tip...for some reason you need to click on the play button a couple of times before the preview starts)
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(Just a tip...for some reason you need to click on the play button a couple of times before the preview starts)
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
The Baseball Economist
J.C. Bradbury
author of
The Baseball Economist
The Real Game Exposed
Why are there more hit batters in the AL? How good is Leo Mazzone?
What happened to the left-handed catcher? How have steroids affected the game? Is MLB a Monopoly? What are players worth? Do big cities really dominate small cities? What are the best (and worst) managed organizations in baseball?
To learn all of this and more, come to Enterprise 80
On October 24, 2007
From 6:00 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
Refreshments and Pizza Provided
WHO SAYS ECONOMICS IS ALL ABOUT MONEY & POLITICS?
More info:
gmueconsociety@gmail.com & gmueconsociety.blogspot.com
Friday, September 28, 2007
A Good Turnout
To all those who attended the GMU Economics Department Social. There was a great turnout. I found myself in great discussion and was easily impressed that there were freshmen who were reading Menger's Principles of Economics. Congratulations to
all the winners of the books, and a great deal of gratitude towards the professors who attended helping the Economics Department hold a successful event. Thanks to all that attended.
all the winners of the books, and a great deal of gratitude towards the professors who attended helping the Economics Department hold a successful event. Thanks to all that attended.Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Landsburg on More Sex is Safer Sex and other Surprises
MORE SEX IS SAFER SEX AND OTHER SUPRSISES
Dr. Steven Landsburg
Author of The Armchair Economist, Fair Play, your Price Theory textbook for Econ class
& his NEW book More Sex is Safer Sex
When: Thursday October 4, 2007
Time: 6:00 – 7:20 P.M.
Where: Enterprise 80
Did you know that some people may actually increase the spread of sexually transmitted diseases when they avoid casual sex? Do you know why tall people earn more money than shorter competitors? We should encourage more people to act like Scrooge, because misers are just as generous as philanthropists. The lesson of this fascinating, fun, and endlessly provocative book is twofold: many apparently very odd behaviors have logical explanations, and many apparently logical behaviors make no sense whatsoever.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Play nice now...
Great News!!!
To ensure a decent level of civility (we're discussing libertarian economic approaches applied to government and democracy...things can get nasty fast!), please join me in welcoming Dan "the sheriff" Klein. Prof. Klein will be the moderator for the Caplan-Wittman debate this coming Wednesday 12th September at 6pm. Our peacekeeper is the co-director of the FDAReview.org (along with Alex Tabarrok), editor of Econ Journal Watch, and a perfect pick to play Dr. Phil for two conflicting views on democracy, as you may read on his awesome paper "The People's Romance: Why people love government".
DON'T MISS IT!
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Caplan-Wittman Debate
YOU'RE INVITED
This coming Wednesday 12th September at 6pm marks history, as two huge conflicting views on democracy are finally to be debated, vis-a-vis, in an awesome one time occurrence...
Round 1: The Myth of Democratic Failure
After Professor Wittman's 1989 paper "Why Democracies Produce Efficient Results" (you can access it through JSTOR by logging in here) and his 1995 book "The Myth of Democratic Failure", Don Wittman put forth the argument that "democratic markets work as well as economic markets", clearly defying Public Choice related studies.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce in the left corner a veteran of democracy, who has stood beside his claim for almost 20 years, though thoroughly revised to include responses to those who dared challenge him...
Donald "democracy works" Wittman.
Round 2: The Myth of the Rational Voter
You can listen to Professor Caplan comment his new book on Russ Roberts' Econ Talk, get a quick summary of Wittman's main arguments, read an extract from his book on Policy Analysis for CATO Institute, or check out this really neat review on his book at The Economist. Needless to say, Caplan's book has stirred up lots of good, healthy discussion on the topic with the claim that voters are not only rationally ignorant, but simply irrational (apparently quite the "bad" word amongst economists), subject to four main biases that lead democracies to choose bad policies.
Please join me in welcoming on the right corner (drum roll), an expert debateur and sheep tormentor... Bryan "voters are stupid" Caplan.
* The place for the debate is ENTERPRISE 80 (bottom floor of Enterprise Hall, scroll to the top of the blog for a link to the map)
This coming Wednesday 12th September at 6pm marks history, as two huge conflicting views on democracy are finally to be debated, vis-a-vis, in an awesome one time occurrence...
Round 1: The Myth of Democratic FailureAfter Professor Wittman's 1989 paper "Why Democracies Produce Efficient Results" (you can access it through JSTOR by logging in here) and his 1995 book "The Myth of Democratic Failure", Don Wittman put forth the argument that "democratic markets work as well as economic markets", clearly defying Public Choice related studies.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce in the left corner a veteran of democracy, who has stood beside his claim for almost 20 years, though thoroughly revised to include responses to those who dared challenge him...
Donald "democracy works" Wittman.
Round 2: The Myth of the Rational Voter
" If you go to the American Economic Association meetings, there you wil learn The Great Truth: the typical economist is a moderate democrat"
You can listen to Professor Caplan comment his new book on Russ Roberts' Econ Talk, get a quick summary of Wittman's main arguments, read an extract from his book on Policy Analysis for CATO Institute, or check out this really neat review on his book at The Economist. Needless to say, Caplan's book has stirred up lots of good, healthy discussion on the topic with the claim that voters are not only rationally ignorant, but simply irrational (apparently quite the "bad" word amongst economists), subject to four main biases that lead democracies to choose bad policies.
Please join me in welcoming on the right corner (drum roll), an expert debateur and sheep tormentor... Bryan "voters are stupid" Caplan.
But don't just take my word for it. Read Don Boudreaux's take on this here.
DON'T MISS THE FINAL, DECISIVE ROUND!
WEDNESDAY 12th SEPTEMBER @6PM
* The place for the debate is ENTERPRISE 80 (bottom floor of Enterprise Hall, scroll to the top of the blog for a link to the map)
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