Wichita: “Cutting Red Tape in Kansas: A Menu of Options”

4526 E 17th St N,Wichita KS 67208

04 November, 2021

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Please join AIER's Bastiat Society program in Wichita for a talk with Dr. James Broughel, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center. Please join AIER’s Bastiat program in Wichita and The Institute for the Study of Economic Growth at WSU for a talk with Dr. James Broughel, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University Recent technological advances are allowing for better measurement of regulation and its effects. Dr. James Broughel will discuss why the amount of regulation in a state matters for its residents’ quality of life, how the regulatory environment in Kansas compares to other states, and options available for policymakers who want improved economic growth and more economic freedom. Cost is $20 members // $25 non-members // Free for Teachers and Students. Cash Bar. Registration required. _______________________ Schedule: 6:00 pm: Reception 6:30 pm: Hor d’oeuvres 7:00 pm: Speaker Presentation and Q&A _______________________ More about the speaker: Dr. James Broughel is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and an adjunct professor of law at the Antonin Scalia Law School. James received his PhD in economics from George Mason University and his BA and MA in economics from Hunter College of the City University of New York He specializes in regulatory institutions, cost-benefit analysis, and the impact of regulations on economic growth. His writings have appeared in popular outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post. He is also a columnist at Forbes and a regular contributor for The Hill. See Full Bio AIER’s Bastiat Society program is a global network of business professionals committed to advancing free trade, individual freedom, and responsible governance. Our chapters host over 200 lectures, discussions, seminars, workshops, and conferences in over 20 countries each year.