California’s Decline: A Warning to America
Murray Rothbard famously stated that “the state is a gang of thieves writ large.”
California was once known as a powerhouse for entrepreneurship, a thriving middle class, and a good place for business. Today, the state is known for high taxes, government bureaucrats, and leftwing billionaires.
Residents must constantly consider the tradeoffs between California the place and California the state. How did it get this way? Is this a warning for the rest of America?
Join the Mises Institute on Saturday, April 25 in San Diego to engage with old friends and meet new like-minded people while enjoying enlightening talks and lively discussion.
Speakers
Peter Klein: Carl Menger Research Fellow at the Mises Institute
Ryan McMaken: Editor in Chief of the Mises Institute
Chris Calton: Research Fellow in Housing and Homelessness at the Independent Institute
Connor O’Keeffe: Staff writer at the Mises Institute
Schedule
We’ll meet at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Saturday, April 25. Registration is $80 for Mises Members and $95 for nonmembers. Each ticket includes all lectures, a catered breakfast, and a catered lunch.
Preliminary Schedule:
8:30 a.m. - Registration begins, breakfast and bookstore open
9:30 a.m. - Welcome and opening remarks
9:35 a.m. - Peter Klein
10:05 a.m. - Chris Calton
10:35 a.m. - Break, bookstore open
10:50 a.m. - Connor O’Keeffe
11:20 a.m. - Ryan McMaken
12:00 p.m. - Lunch begins
Check back for additional speakers and times
3:00 p.m. - Speaker Panel with audience questions
Nearby Hotels
While there are rooms available at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort, there are several other hotel options within 15 minutes of the property. Some option are:
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