Policies and Principles Luncheon: Freedom in the 50 States (Harrisburg, PA)

Featuring:
Jason Sorens, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Buffalo; Affiliated Scholar, Mercatus Center

William Ruger, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Texas State University; Affiliated Scholar, Mercatus Center

Antony Davies, Associate Professor of Economics, Duquesne University

The Mercatus Center’s report Freedom in the 50 States: An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom is the first ever comprehensive ranking of the American states on their policies affecting individual freedoms in the economic, social, and personal spheres. In addition to ranking the states on their policies, the report draws a correlation between economic and personal freedom and net migration explaining budget and population problems in the states that rank toward the bottom of the index. Report authors Jason Sorens and Will Ruger will discuss their findings and the implications for state policymakers.  Antony Davies of Duquesne will offer comments on Pennsylvania positioning among the 50 states.

This program is a joint event with the Mercatus Center and the Commonwealth Foundation in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. To RSVP and request additional information, please contact the Commonwealth Foundation at 717.671.1901 or at events@commonwealthfoundation.org. The cost of the event is $10.00 (includes lunch). Reservations are requested by March 8, 2010.