Rothbard University

Murray N. Rothbard was born in 1926, one hundred years ago, and became an important and indispensable contributor to revitalizing the Austrian School into the recognized school of economic thought it is today.

In honor of all that Rothbard did to further the cause of liberty and unmask the role of the state in our lives, we want to celebrate the Year of Rothbard with a special, first-of-its-kind event: Rothbard University. Featuring an intensive course of lectures in Austrian economics, meals with faculty, and a closing cookout, Rothbard University will be structured like Mises University but open to everyone, not just students. And yes, there will be an optional test, too! Join us in Auburn May 14–16, for this landmark event.

Mises University has been our flagship student program since 1986 for a reason. It is the essential training ground for budding economists in the Misesian tradition. University students from around the world come to Auburn, Alabama, to learn about markets and prices, money and banking, the importance of the division of labor, Austrian business cycle theory, the failures of socialism, and more.

But it isn’t just university students who are interested in these ideas. So, in the spirit of Murray Rothbard and celebration of his legacy, we invite anyone and everyone to join us for Rothbard University. 

What better way to celebrate Rothbard’s 100th birthday than to champion and further his lifelong mission to spread the ideas of liberty and Austrian economics?

Schedule

The event will begin on Thursday, May 14, at 4:00 p.m. with registration, Institute tours, and dinner. Lectures will begin on Friday, May 15, at 9:00 a.m. and end that afternoon. On Saturday, May 16, there will be more lectures, an optional test, and a closing cookout. The event will end around 5:00 p.m.

Faculty

Dr. Joseph T. Salerno, Rothbard University Director
Dr. Peter G. Klein
Dr. Jonathan Newman
Dr. Patrick Newman
Dr. Timothy D. Terrell
Dr. Mark Thornton

Registration

Member registration is $300, and nonmember registration is $325. Each ticket includes one reception, two lunches, refreshments, two dinners, access to all sessions, and our closing cookout. Space will be limited for this event. 

Accommodations

We have a special event rate at the Auburn University Hotel of $184 per night before tax (for a single or double room). Use this link or call (334) 821-8200 and mention the Mises Institute event before Tuesday, April 14 to secure this rate. Parking is available at the AU Hotel to guests at a rate of $10 per night self-parking or $15 per night valet parking.

For other hotel options in the Auburn/Opelika area, please click here.

Sponsorship Opportunities

1. Host Committee: Be listed on the Host Committee and enjoy special seating for at least one meal with event speakers and your name listed on the printed schedule. $5,000 donation.
2. Sponsor a Speaker: Sponsor one of our speakers for this event and you’ll have reserved seating with your speaker at one meal and your name listed on the printed schedule. $1,500 donation.

3. Book and Event Sponsor: Support Joe Salerno and Patrick Newman’s new book, Murray N. Rothbard: The Making of an Austrian Economist and Rothbard University. Donors will be listed in the new book as Patrons and as event sponsor on the printed schedule. $1,000 donation. 

   *NOTE: The deadline to donate and be listed as a Patron in the printed book is Monday, March 30.

Transportation

Most attendees fly into the Atlanta airport, which is an hour and 45 minutes north of Auburn. Atlanta is in the eastern time zone and Auburn is an hour behind in the central time zone.

Shuttle between Atlanta airport and Auburn

Driving directions to Auburn