Public Choice Economics

Dr. Michelle VachrisProfessor of Economics, Christopher Newport University

Dr. Justin IsaacsProfessor of Economics, Hampden-Sydney College

Dr. Alice Kassens Professor of Economics, Roanoke College

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Students are invited to apply for a weekend seminar on “Public Choice for the 21st Century.” During this unique event, students will discuss excerpts from the main guiding text, The Calculus of Consent by James Buchanan and Gordon Tullock, as well as supplementary readings. The discussion-based sessions will be led by the directing faculty: Dr. Michelle Vachris of Christopher Newport University, Dr. Justin Isaacs of Hampden-Sydney College, and Dr. Alice Kassens of Roanoke College.

Priority Application Deadline: December 1, 2014

When: March 27- March 29, 2015Where: Christopher Newport University (CNU)Who: Undergraduate students enrolled at CNU, Hampden-Sydney College, and Roanoke College

Each participant will receive a tuition waiver, reading materials and meals. Travel allowance and accommodations will be provided for students traveling from Roanoke or Hampden-Sydney.

For applications contact Dr. Michelle Vachris at mvachris@cnu.edu, Dr. Justin Isaacs at jisaacs@hsu.edu, and Dr. Alice Kassens at kassens@roanoke.edu

Public Choice Economics