The Delusion of Good Government: The Mises Circle in Colorado Springs
Sponsored by Pikes Peak Economics Club
The Program
8:30 a.m. Registration begins, Coffee, Bookstore Opens
9:30 a.m. Welcome, Douglas E. French
9:40 a.m. Douglas E. French, “The Trouble With Democracy: Maslow Meets Hoppe”
10:10 a.m. John P. Cochran “Limits of Limited Government Mercantilism, the Unvanquished Foe of Liberty”
10:40 a.m. Refreshment break, Discussion, Bookstore Open
11:00 a.m. Jeffrey Tucker “How Government is Unraveling Civilization by Force”
11:30 a.m. Yuri Maltsev “Traveling Down the Road to Serfdom: History of Socialism from Marx to Obama”
Noon Luncheon, Bookstore Open
1:15 p.m. Thomas E. Woods, Jr. “Our Wise Overlords Are Just Here to Serve Us”
2:00 p.m. Closing remarks, adjourn
Bookstore Open Until 3:00 p.m. Speakers are happy to autograph their books.
Additional Information
James W. Fogal CFP®, Director of Development for the Institute, is available during breaks and after adjournment to discuss charitable/tax saving strategies.
Located in the Grand Rovers Ballroom at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. Accommodations at the resort: Call 719-538-4000 before August 18 and mention Mises Institute for a rate of $139 per night single occupancy, or $159 double, plus service charge. They can advise you on transportation from the nearest airport, as well as driving directions. Parking is complimentary at the resort. The main parking lot is closest to the entrance to the Ballroom.
Registration fee is $85 per person. Scholarships for full-time students are available.
Publicity Waiver: Registering for this event gives the Mises Institute permission to take photos, record videos, and receive statements of and from attendees for promotional purposes. By this authorization, attendees understand and agree that no participant shall receive remuneration and that all rights, title and interest to the photos, videos, and statements and use thereof belong to the Mises Institute.
