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YAL Represents at the Mises Institute

There's something almost surreal about sitting next to some of the greatest liberty-minded scholars in the world, picking their brains on Austrian economic theory, discussing the impact of the Tea Party movement, listening to old stories about Rothbard and Mises --and then passing them a buttered roll.

But that's just the opportunity that nearly 40 students were presented this past weekend at the Mises Institute's Supporters Summit in Auburn, AL.  The majority of the student attendees were members of the national Young Americans for Liberty organization, with representatives from the local chapters of Auburn University, Clayton State University, Florida State University, and Mississippi State University. 

Auburn Mad Men with Dr. Gary North

Austrian Rockfest and Bunkbeds

Ok, so maybe you'll never catch Lew Rockwell fanning flames on top of his Jackson, and maybe Thomas DiLorenzo prefers Bach to Lightning Bolt, but you can easily catch them raging against the "tax feeders" and illuminating the Keynsian phantom-recovery at the 2010 Supporters Summit on October 8-9 at the Mises Institute in Auburn, AL. 

The theme this year is "The Economic Recovery:  Washington's Big Lie" and will host an incredible line-up of leading Austrian scholars including:

• Doug French
• Mark Thornton 
• Robert Murphy
• Gary North
• Lew Rockwell 
• Peter Klein 
• Thomas DiLorenzo
• Robert Higgs
• Jim Rogers

Students may apply to attend the Supporters Summit for free through a scholarship offered by the Mises Institute.  To learn more about the event and apply for the scholarship (information at the bottom of the page), go here. 

And finally, for those who are accepted and would like to defer the cost of a hotel for the weekend, the Auburn University YAL chapter has a number of members who have agreed to bunk other YAL attendees for free.  Contact us at auburnyal@gmail.com to make arrangements or with any questions.  This is only six weeks away, so the sooner you can give us some word the better.

Bob Murphy's Tribute to Paul Krugman