About this Event
Join AIER’s Bastiat Society program in Wichita for an event with Larry Reed.
College students are often taught myths and errors as if they are facts. The major media often perpetuate those myths and errors. Mr. Reed will explore some of the most common ones regarding the Great Depression, the minimum wage, the Meat Inspection Act, money and inflation, and more
Cost: $25 members // $30 non-members // No cost for teachers & students //Cash bar.
Eventbrite registration required.
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Schedule:
6:00 PM: Reception
6:15 PM: Heavy Hors D'oeuvres
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Talk & Q&A
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More about the speaker: Lawrence W. (“Larry”) Reed became President of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) in 2008 after serving as chairman of its board of trustees in the 1990s and both writing and speaking for FEE since the late 1970s. He previously served for 21 years as President of the Mackinac Center for Public Policy in Midland, Michigan (1987-2008). He also taught economics full-time from 1977 to 1984 at Northwood University in Michigan and chaired its department of economics from 1982 to 1984.
In May 2019, he retired to the role of President Emeritus at FEE and assumed the titles of Humphreys Family Senior Fellow, and Ron Manners Global Ambassador for Liberty. The 2020 Chairman of the prestigious Mont Pelerin Society. He holds a B.A. in economics from Grove City College (1975) and an M.A. degree in history from Slippery Rock State University (1978), both in Pennsylvania. He holds two honorary doctorates, one from Central Michigan University (public administration, 1993) and Northwood University (laws, 2008).
His interests in political and economic affairs have taken him as a freelance journalist to 92 countries on six continents. He is an adviser to numerous organizations around the world. He served for 15 years as a member of the board (and for one term as president) of the State Policy Network. His numerous recognitions include the Champion of Freedom Award from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, the Distinguished Alumni Award from Grove City College and the Citizen Warrior Award from Heirs of the Republic.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Wichita Country Club, 8501 E. 13th St., Wichita, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 30.00
