Economics
Mark C. Schug, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee and President of Mark Schug Consulting. Professor Schug earned his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and taught for over 36 years. His primary focus is on economics and financial education. He has written and edited over 230 publications, including over 125 articles in several national journals and over 25 books and monographs as author or co-author. Most recently, he served as co-editor of “Teaching Economics in Troubled Times,” published by Routledge Press, and as co-author of the national award-winning book, “Economic Episodes in American History” (with William C. Wood), published by Wohl Publishing. Professor Schug has spoken to local, state and national groups throughout the United States and abroad. He has received four national awards for leadership, curriculum writing, service and research in economic education.
The Economic Thoughts and Actions of President George Washington
How George Washington Built the Nation’s Prosperity
Many of you have seen “Hamilton: An American
Musical.” To the audience, Alexander Hamilton
seems larger than life. He takes all of the oxygen out
of the room!
But Hamilton did not appoint himself to be the first
Secretary of the Treasury. That was President George
Washington’s move. Washington knew the
challenges. When he was elected president in 1789,
the economy was a basket case. The nation and the
states held huge debts with no practical way to pay
them. Access to additional credit from Europe was
highly uncertain. American trade relationships with
Britain had to be reset. The nation faced domestic
threats (the Whiskey Rebellion) as well as foreign
threats from Britain and Spain.
Washington was a diligent entrepreneur. His farm –
Mount Vernon – was frequently on his mind during
the Revolution, after the war, and while he served as
President. Even as he grew personally wealthy,
however, he set the course for national prosperity. He
knew he could not command prosperity. Only a free
people could do that. Instead, he insisted on rule of
law, fiscal stability, national unity, and peace.
Come learn more about the economic thought of
President George Washington.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Tuesday, December 4 2018 |
| Time: | 9:30 - 11 AM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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All-Star Panel of Economists Analyzes Happenings in the News
Get the Latest Economic Analysis of the Headlines
Our All-Star panel of Florida Atlantic University
Economists returns to Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute at FAU, Jupiter to provide economic insights
into the latest news reports. Where is the economy
heading in terms of overall growth, employment and
regulation? What are the latest developments
regarding monetary policy and the new leadership at
the Federal Reserve? What are the hottest issues on
the international scene and how may they impact the
domestic economy?
The All-Star panelists are:
- Daniel Gropper, Dean of the College of Business, FAU
- Professor Keith Jakee, Economics, Wilkes Honor College, FAU
- Professor Kanybek Nur-tegin, Economics, Wilkes Honor College, FAU
- Professor Mark C. Schug, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Emeritus and FAU Adjunct Professor of Economics
While it is difficult to predict exactly what the news will be in the fall of 2018, rest assured that whatever the latest economic policies and controversies are, those will be the focus of the panelists.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # F1T5 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Tuesday, November 13 2018 |
| Time: | 4:30 - 6:30 PM |
| Fee: | $25 / member; $35 / non-member |
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