The Five Pillars of Economic Prosperity with Arthur B. Laffer

Event description

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  • Free
  • Open to the public

Don’t miss this chance to hear from Dr. Arthur Laffer, the "Father of Supply-Side Economics" and advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. Dr. Laffer will break down the Five Pillars of Economic Prosperity and make the case for economic freedom in a way that’s engaging, informative, and easy to understand:

  1. Low Rate, Broad-Based Flat Tax
  2. Spending Restraints
  3. Sound Money
  4. Free Trade
  5. Minimal Regulations

This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the most revolutionary and influential economic thinkers of our time. Whether you're passionate about economics, curious about policy, or simply want to gain fresh insights into what drives prosperity, this event cannot be missed!

About the Speaker

Arthur B. Laffer’s economic acumen and influence in triggering a worldwide tax-cutting movement in the 1980s have earned him the distinction in many publications as “The Father of Supply-Side Economics.” One of his earliest successes in shaping public policy was his involvement in Proposition 13, the groundbreaking California initiative that drastically cut property taxes in the state in 1978.

Dr. Laffer was a member of President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board for both of his two terms (1981-1989), was a member of the Executive Committee of the Reagan/Bush Finance Committee in 1984, and was a founding member of the Reagan Executive Advisory Committee for the Presidential race of 1980. He also advised Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on fiscal policy in the UK during the 1980s.

Dr. Laffer has authored over twenty books, including the New York Times bestseller, "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of States" (Wiley 2014), and "Taxes Have Consequences: An Income Tax History of the United States," released by Post Hill Press in September 2022.

 

This event is in partnership with Young America's Foundation.

Event contact

Mason Hunt, MPA
EconomicLiberty@asu.edu
Date

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Time

5:00 pm6:30 pm (MST)

Location

Memorial Union 228, Cochise

Cost

Free