The Vinson Centre for the Public Understanding of Economics and Entrepreneurship

🗣️ 10:15-11:00 | Opening Lecture Join us for an insightful session with Richard Turnbull (The Centre for Enterprise, Markets & Ethics) on ‘The Moral Case for the Market’. There's still time to register! 👉 https://buff.ly/4ehHddl

Join us next month for our conference, "On Morality, Human Behaviour, and Economics," run in partnership with the Institute of Economic Affairs - London at the University of Buckingham. Register now at https://buff.ly/4ehHddl to explore our insightful case on the intersection of morality and capitalism. 📅 Date: 4 November 2024 We look forward to seeing you there!

During our annual conference at University of Buckingham, Mark Pennington discussed Hayek and Foucault's views on government at a distance, exploring how decentralised managerial control can curtail freedom across various policy domains. This process is often invisible to individuals, and it can be difficult to see how it is limiting freedom. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://buff.ly/4dNw9DV

At our annual conference, Prof. Pedro Schwartz spoke on Hayek’s 'The Road to Serfdom.' Although we're not currently on the path to serfdom, we must stay alert to the threats posed by socialism and collectivism. Video on our YouTube channel now: https://buff.ly/3BKsMAg

Missed our annual conference at University of Buckingham? No problem! Watch Pavel Kuchař's session, "Some Thoughts on the Meaning of Competition," now on our YouTube channel: https://buff.ly/4dIPhmx. This thought-provoking video explores the deeper meaning of competition. It's not merely about winning or losing, but also about discovering facts, forming opinions, and driving innovation. Competition plays a crucial role in markets and helps us better understand the world around us. Have you ever considered competition from this perspective?

We are delighted to announce that we will be joining Institute for Free Trade to discuss the left wing visions of free trade. Date: 16 October 2024 Time: 10:00 - 12:00 Venue: Reform Club, 104 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5EW Tickets available now! https://lnkd.in/dzMP6S_5

Join us for a seminar by Dr Isabelle Roland (Bank of England) on corporate credit market interventions and recovery. Date: Wednesday, 9th October Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Location: Enterprise Hub, Vinson Building (University of Buckingham), 1st floor To register: https://buff.ly/4epLETq

We are delighted to announce the launch of the 2024-2025 Monetary Policy Essay Prize, organised in partnership with the Institute of Economic Affairs - London and Institute of International Monetary Research (IIMR). Open to sixth form and undergraduate students. Learn more and apply here: buff.ly/2Q3hQ6T.

Professor Ilya Somin (George Mason University) joins us to discuss the power of foot voting. In this episode, Somin argues that voting with your feet is a better mechanism of political choice than voting at the ballot box. He discusses three types of foot voting: voting with your feet in the federal system, voting with your feet in the private sector, and voting with your feet through international migration. Episode available now on our YouTube channel: https://buff.ly/4emoInU University of Buckingham

We are thrilled to announce that Andreea Dogar will be speaking at the Prometheus Das Freiheitsinstitut Open Summit 2024! As a Senior Researcher at the University of Buckingham, she leads an online teacher training programme for low-cost private schools in Ghana, Uganda, and Nigeria. A former teacher herself, Andreea is passionate about supporting educators in realising their vision of inclusive, high-quality education, and she is a strong advocate for "school choice". On her panel, “Who do I want to educate me?”, she says: “We’ll explore why it matters who makes these decisions and how it affects us. Join us to share your story!” Not registered yet? Tickets at https://lnkd.in/exKCYfbD. #OpenSummit2024 #SchoolChoice