Named after the famous French economist, author and legislator, Frédéric Bastiat, the program provide a positive and open social forum for business men and women to freely discuss ideas, share their thoughts, and debate concepts. Our aim is to foster a dynamic forum where critical discussions on sound economic principles and the potential of market-driven opportunities can flourish.
Through the Bastiat Society program, MILE and its global network of partners, is dedicated to making the ideas that enable peaceful trade and human flourishing available to the every business person worldwide. Our events address sound economic principles, personal freedom, and opportunities created through markets.
Our Target Audience
The program is specifically geared for the business community, a highly leveraged, influential, and engaged audience. This includes:
- Business Leaders: Individuals managing companies, making critical decisions, and shaping the future of their industries.
- Civic and Trade Association Members: Professionals involved in local issues, trade associations, and fraternal organizations.
- Philanthropists: Those contributing to community and business initiatives.
- Influencers and Advocates: Individuals active in promoting economic freedom and minimal government intervention
Why Business Leaders
Business leaders are crucial stakeholders in the discourse on economic freedom, given that they are directly affected by changes in economic policy and government regulation. Their involvement in discussions about free markets and limited government is vital for preserving the principles that support entrepreneurial innovation and economic prosperity
Our Strategy
- The Bastiat Society Program employs a structured approach to engage its audience through:
- Monthly Events: Organized gatherings where members can connect, explore academic ideas, and discuss the future of capitalism and free markets.
- Academic Engagement: Facilitating interactions between scholars, authors, and researchers with the business community, ensuring that the program’s academic rigor is maintained while fostering practical discussions.
Our Uniqueness
The program allows academics, authors, and researchers to engage the business community without needing to plan remote meetings, find a local audience, or promote events in distant cities. Our chapters and their volunteers do that for them. All the speaker has to do is show up and present their ideas.