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The American Economy at 250

Ryan Yonk and Phillip Magness | March 30, 2026

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Who Owns Poverty? A Radical Shift from Aid to Action

Martín Burt | March 25, 2026

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The Cost of Homelessness

Panel | February 10, 2026

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AI ROI: From Theory to Practice

Panel | November 5, 2025

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Trade & the US Economy: Separating Fact from Fiction

Don Boudreaux | October 21, 2025

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Insights from the United Nations

Kelly Craft | September 10, 2025

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The Missing Piece: Doing Business the Donatos Way

Jane Grote Abell | March 25, 2025

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The Myth of the Robber Barons: A New Look at the Rise of Big Business in America Burt Folsom

Burt Folsom | February 26, 2025

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Enjoy this eye-opening talk by renowned historian Dr. Burt Folsom as he unpacks The Myth of the Robber Barons.

AI in the Workplace Panel Discussion

Panel | January 28, 2025

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The Center for Free Enterprise presents this panel discussion of AI in the workplace.

The Business of Healthcare

Panel | November 20, 2024

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As part of its ongoing series of industry-specific panel discussions, the Center for Free Enterprise presents "The Business of Healthcare."

Robert Lawson & Benjamin Powell: This Beer Tastes Like Socialism

Robert Lawson and Benjamin Powell | October 8, 2024

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Economists and co-authors Robert Lawson and Benjamin Powell drink their way through the unfree world.

Undivide Us: Movie Screening & Discussion

Ben Klutsey | September 18, 2024

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Join us for an exclusive screening and discussion with Ben Klutsey of Undivide Us, an award-winning documentary that explores divisive topics of our time and uncovers the potential for healing dialogue.

From North Korea to America: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Yeonmi Park | April 2, 2024

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Join us for the incredible story of Yeonmi Park's courageous escape from North Korea as a young teenager.

Investing in Communities Where it Makes a Difference

Damien Dwin and Wanda Williams | February 13, 2024

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The University of Louisville College of Business Center for Free Enterprise and the YUM! Center for Global Franchise Excellence welcomed Damien Dwin and Wanda Williams to its Spring Menard Family Lecture Series on February 13, 2024.

Reinventing Downtown Louisville: Exploring Post-Pandemic Real Estate Opportunities

Panel | January 23, 2024

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CFE presents Reinventing Downtown Louisville: Exploring Post-Pandemic Real Estate Opportunities.

Life on Wall Street: How to Build a Career with Your College of Business Degree

Will Scott | November 8, 2023

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Join us for the third event in the Menard Family Lecture Series and the 2023 Truist Speaker Series where Will Scott shares his journey, career experiences, and recommendations with students.

Why It’s OK to Want to be Rich

Jason Brennan | October 17, 2023

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The Center for Free Enterprise presents Why it's Okay to Want to Be Rich with speaker, Jason Brennan.

The Business of Hospitality & Tourism in Kentuckiana

Panel | September 26, 2023

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Moderated by Louisville Tourism President/CEO Cleo Battle, this panel of industry experts discusses the opportunities and challenges for hospitality and tourism and plans for the College of Business curriculum related to the industry.

The Future of the Bourbon Industry

Panel | April 4, 2023

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As part of the Menard Lecture Series, the Center for Free Enterprise presented a panel of experts: Robinson Brown (Brown-Forman), Lynsey Buege (Angel's Envy), and Ricardo Delgado (Beam Suntory).

A Look into the Future with Artificial Intelligence

Roman Yampolskiy | February 28, 2023

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The Menard Family Lecture Series Focus on the Future continues with a fascinating look at the impact of artificial intelligence on our future.

Superabundance: The story of population growth, innovation and human flourishing

Marian Tupy | February 1, 2023

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The University of Louisville Center for Free Enterprise's Menard Family Lecture Series presents Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet with Marian Tupy.