Celebrating the Entrepreneurs that Made – and Make – America Great!
Yesterday was National Entrepreneur’s Day, a day created to honor the men and women who, through their ingenuity, willingness to take risks, and hard work, have made the American economy the envy of the world. A key part of a free enterprise system is the ability of individuals to innovate and create new products and […]
Identity Politics Infect Business Schools
Last week several business school deans participated in a panel on Race & Business. This hour long discussion highlighted how business schools have shifted their main focus from providing an excellent business education to teaching the leftist terms of choice today. Scott Derue, who is the dean at the Ross School of Business, said that […]
“We As Young Conservatives Believe” — Part Nine
Sixty years ago this September, 100 young conservatives launched Young Americans for Freedom at William F. Buckley’s home in Sharon, Connecticut. There they wrote the Sharon Statement, the new organization’s founding document, which has been described by the New York Times as the “seminal document” of the Conservative Movement. The principles that it puts forth […]
Honoring the Anniversary of Reagan’s Tax Cuts and Dr. Arthur Laffer’s Birthday!
This is a momentous week in the history of free market economics. 39 years ago today, President Reagan signed the Economic Recovery Tax Act at his beloved Santa Barbara ranch, Rancho del Cielo. This act, which was the largest tax cut in U.S. history at the time, helped lift the America economy out of the […]
“We As Young Conservatives Believe” — Part Eight
Sixty years ago this September, 100 young conservatives launched Young Americans for Freedom at William F. Buckley’s home in Sharon, Connecticut. There they wrote the Sharon Statement, the new organization’s founding document, which has been described by the New York Times as the “seminal document” of the Conservative Movement. The principles that it puts forth […]
Happy Birthday to Milton Friedman!
Famed economist and YAF ally Dr. Milton Friedman was born 108 years ago today. Dr. Friedman was an adamant defender of the free market and enriched many YAF students throughout the years with his wisdom and wit. Despite his short stature (at only five feet tall), Dr. Friedman towered over the field of economics in […]
Happy Birthday Thomas Sowell – Top 11 Sowell Quotes for Conservative Activists
Young America’s Foundation wishes Dr. Thomas Sowell a very happy 90th birthday! A steadfast defender of free enterprise, Dr. Sowell’s clear, concise reasoning has made his books and other writings popular reading for students of all ages. His work on economic and other cultural topics provides key insights that lay out a worldview that promotes […]
The Road to 121: Friedrich Hayek’s Birthday
May 8th marks the 121st birthday of the one of the most influential economists in the history of the world, Friedrich August von Hayek. Throughout his life, Hayek advised world leaders such as President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, received a Nobel Prize for economics, and cofounded the free market group Mont Pèlerin […]
An Interview with Andy Puzder: Coronavirus and the Path Forward for the U.S. Economy
By: Raj Kannappan and Karl Stahlfeld Andy Puzder is a popular Young America’s Foundation speaker and ally. He was chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., for more than 16 years. Prior to that, he led a successful career as an attorney. He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Pepperdine University […]
How Colleges Are Shortchanging Students
As COVID-19 spreads across the nation, universities have shut down their campuses and moved classes online. This has led to many challenges for students. At most schools, students who lived on campus were hurriedly moved out. At The George Washington University, students were even banned from returning and gathering their belongings. Additionally, students who bought […]
