Conferences and Seminars

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Economics Conferences and Seminars

The following is a list of summer seminars that are available to undergraduate students who are seeking to learn more about capitalism.  Interested WKU students can apply directly through the program links below for admission and for scholarships. Additional scholarship money may be available from the WKU Economics Department.

Summer Seminars
Alternative Money University

Alternative Money University (AMU) is an academic workshop for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students with a particular interest in monetary economics.

Mises University

The 2019 Mises University will be held July 18-24, 2021 in Auburn, Alabama. Scholarships are available for the week-long study of Austrian Economics that include tuition, room, and board. Application Deadline: April 2, 2021. 

Institute for Humane Studies

Summer Seminar lectures are public and free to attend via livestream. July 13- 18, 2021; Online livestreamed seminar.
If you have questions, please email  Seminars@TheIHS.org

PERC (Property and Environment Research Center)

There will not be a seminar for summer 2021, check back for information on the 2022 seminar.

The Fund for American Studies

Live, learn, and intern in Washington D.C.  Take two classes in comparative economic and political systems at Georgetown University while interning in Washington D.C.  June 5–July 30. In summer 2021, TFAS is planning for in-person and virtual programs.

Application Deadline: March 16.