Raleigh, North Carolina · Est. 2026
Liberty · Free Enterprise · Prosperity
Advancing economic freedom, constitutional liberty,
and the life of our community.
Raleigh, North Carolina · Est. 2026
Advancing economic freedom, constitutional liberty,
and the life of our community.
Who We Are
The Raleigh Economics Club is a forum for entrepreneurs, business leaders, students, and citizens dedicated to economic freedom, constitutional liberty, and the flourishing of our community. We believe enduring prosperity flows from individual liberty, limited government, and the free exchange of ideas and goods.
Our Mission & IdeasThe Raleigh region is one of America's fastest-growing centers of innovation and civic leadership — yet free societies do not sustain themselves automatically. The Raleigh Economics Club exists to foster serious conversation, intellectual curiosity, and a deeper understanding of the institutions that make prosperity possible.
Attend an EventCalendar
Registration is required for all events · closes 9:00 AM day of event. $10 in advance · $15 at the door. Contributing members and qualifying corporate representatives attend at no charge.
Register — $10Upcoming Speakers
Author, commentator, and one of North Carolina's leading voices on economics and public policy. President of the John William Pope Foundation.
Professor of Political Science and Economics at Duke University. Leading public intellectual on markets, public choice, and political economy.
Photos & Video: Event photos will appear here as events take place. All video is posted to the Raleigh Economics Club YouTube channel — no video is hosted on this site. Links to recordings will be added after each event.
Walk-in registration: $15 at the door. All sales final. | Questions: info@raleigheconomics.club
Support the Club
All contributions renew annually on September 1, the start of the Raleigh Economics Club fiscal year. Contributions made between April 1 and August 31 are credited to the fiscal year beginning September 1. Individuals who make a suggested contribution at any level attend all events at no additional charge.
Supporting Economic Freedom in Raleigh
Support economic freedom and free enterprise in the Raleigh community. Corporate and organizational contributions are welcome at the Silver ($1,000) and Gold ($2,500) levels. All sponsorships renew annually on September 1. Sponsorships made between April 1 and August 31 are credited to the fiscal year beginning September 1.
Additional attendees beyond complimentary seats: $10 per person per event. | Questions: info@raleigheconomics.club
Founding Members
A founding circle committed to economic literacy, civic friendship, free enterprise, and constitutional liberty.
Steering Committee
Founding Circle Members
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To add a name: open founders.json, copy one entry,
paste below it, update the name, title, and level, save, and upload
via the hosting file manager. Tier levels: Founding Circle ($500),
Patron ($250), Supporter ($100), Student ($50).
Corporate & Organizational Supporters
Ideas
The Raleigh Economics Club was founded on a conviction shared by America's greatest leaders across generations: that liberty is not self-sustaining. It demands informed, engaged, and principled citizens who understand both the promise of free markets and the constitutional order that protects them. The words below remind us why this work matters.
"Liberty is not collective, it is personal. All liberty is individual liberty. Duty is not collective; it is personal."
— Calvin Coolidge
Address before the Holy Name Society, September 21, 1924
Free societies begin with respect for individual rights and responsibilities.
"There's a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predictable as a law of physics: As government expands, liberty contracts."
— Ronald Reagan
Farewell Address to the Nation, January 11, 1989
The preservation of liberty requires attention to the proper limits of governmental power.
"The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can design."
— F.A. Hayek
The Fatal Conceit: The Errors of Socialism (1988)
Spontaneous order — not central planning — is the engine of prosperity and human flourishing.
"The state is the great fictitious entity by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else."
— Frédéric Bastiat
The State (1848), Journal des Débats
Bastiat's insight remains the sharpest diagnosis of the temptation to substitute political force for voluntary exchange.
Photos & Videos
Photos and video recordings from Raleigh Economics Club events will appear here as events take place. All video is hosted on our YouTube channel — no video is embedded on or hosted by this site.
Event Photos
Speaker Videos
Video recordings of our speaker programs are posted to the Raleigh Economics Club YouTube channel after each event. Links to individual recordings appear below as they become available.
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Blog
Posts from Brad Taylor and our scheduled speakers will appear here. We are setting up Publii — a free, easy-to-use publishing tool that works seamlessly with our static site. Once Al completes the one-time setup, Brad and approved contributors publish independently with no webmaster involvement required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meeting format?
Each event features a sit-down buffet lunch and soft beverages, followed by a speaker presentation and open Q&A discussion.
When do events start and end?
Events begin at 11:30 AM with approximately 10 minutes of meet-and-greet. The speaker presents for approximately 25 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A, concluding by 12:30 PM. Open networking follows until approximately 1:00 PM.
Is it lecture-only, or is there discussion?
Both. Each event features a speaker presentation followed by an open Q&A. We encourage thoughtful questions and lively exchange.
Are events open to the public?
Yes. Events are currently open to the public. Advance registration is required and closes at 9:00 AM the morning of each event.
What does it cost to attend?
Advance registration is $10 per person and closes at 9:00 AM the day of the event. Walk-in registration at the door is $15. Individuals who have made a suggested annual contribution at any level ($50 Student through $500 Founding Circle), and representatives of contributing companies and organizations, attend at no additional charge — up to 2 representatives for Silver sponsors ($1,000) and up to 5 for Gold sponsors ($2,500). Contributions made between April 1 and August 31 are credited to the fiscal year beginning September 1.
What topics does the club cover?
The Raleigh Economics Club is dedicated to economic freedom, constitutional liberty, and free enterprise. See our Mission Statement in the Ideas section.
How are events funded?
Events are supported through registration fees and the generous contributions of individuals, companies, and organizations who support the club's mission of economic freedom and free enterprise.
When are contributions due?
All individual and corporate contributions renew annually on September 1, the start of the Raleigh Economics Club fiscal year. Contributions made between April 1 and August 31 are credited to the upcoming fiscal year beginning September 1 — making spring and summer an ideal time to join.
How many events are held each year?
The Raleigh Economics Club holds approximately nine events per year, depending on speaker availability. Additional events may be scheduled more informally depending on interest and demand.
How do I become a contributor?
Visit the Support the Club section for individual contribution levels and corporate sponsorship information.
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Raleigh Economics Club
Raleigh, North Carolina
Email:
info@raleigheconomics.club
For event registration, sponsorship inquiries, or speaker suggestions, we welcome your message.
The Raleigh Economics Club is a North Carolina nonprofit corporation.
EIN 42-2885986. Federal tax-exempt status pending.
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With Gratitude
The Raleigh Economics Club is grateful to those whose counsel, expertise, and generosity made this organization possible. We especially thank William W. Nelson of Smith Anderson and John Hahn of Mayer Brown for their invaluable assistance in initiating and organizing this nonprofit.
We also thank our founding supporters, event volunteers, and the Raleigh business community whose enthusiasm has brought the club to life.