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Foundations of Freedom: Classical Liberalism and the American Founding

May 28 @ 5:30 pm8:00 pm
Free

Join us in Charleston for an event with Ryan Yonk, Director of Education and Senior Research Fellow at AIER.

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence and the publication of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations helped crystallize a powerful vision of liberty. This talk explores how the Founders drew on classical liberal ideas to build a system grounded in natural rights, limited government, and free markets. It highlights how these principles shaped the American republic—and why they still matter for debates about freedom, governance, and prosperity today. Drawing on his work in public choice and regulation, Dr. Yonk shows how these founding ideas help explain the need for strong institutional limits to keep government power in check and preserve liberty.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.

Registration is required.

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Event Schedule

5:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Networking
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Presentation and Q&A
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Closing Reception

About the Speaker

Ryan M. Yonk is the Director of Education and Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research.  He holds a PhD from Georgia State University and a MS and BS from Utah State University. Prior to joining AIER he held academic positions at North Dakota State University, Utah State University, and Southern Utah University, and was one of the founders of the Strata Policy. He is the (co) author or editor of numerous books including Green V. GreenNature Unbound: Bureaucracy vs. the Environment, The Reality of American Energy,  and Politics and Quality of Life: The Role of Well-Being in Political Outcomes. He has also (co) authored numerous articles in academic journals including Public ChoiceThe Independent ReviewApplied Research in Quality of Life, and the Journal of Private Enterprise. His research explores how policy can be better crafted to achieve greater individual autonomy and prosperity.

Details

Venue

  • The Matador – Anejo Room
  • 235 Meeting St
    Charleston, South Carolina 29401
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