Forbes editor to speak at NDSU
NDSU's Challey Institute invites the campus community and public to attend "Prosperity Through Economic Freedom" with Steve Forbes on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the NDSU Memorial Union’s Oceti Sakowin Ballroom.
Forbes is a renowned American publishing executive and public policy leader, serving as the chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media.
Forbes’ newest project is the podcast “What’s Ahead,” where he engages the world’s top newsmakers, politicians and pioneers in business and economics in conversations that challenge traditional conventions, as well as featuring his signature views on the intersection of society, economics and policy.
He also helped create the recently released and highly acclaimed public television documentary, “In Money We Trust?,” which was produced under the auspices of Maryland Public television. The film was inspired by the book he co-authored, “Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the Global Economy – and What We Can Do About It.”
His latest book, “Inflation: What it Is, Why it’s Bad, and How to Fix it,” takes on one of today’s most pressing issues. In it, Forbes explains what’s behind the worst inflationary storm in more than forty years, answering key questions in an engaging and compelling discussion.
Forbes also writes editorials for each issue of Forbes under the heading of “Fact and Comment.” A widely respected economic prognosticator, he is the only writer to have won the highly prestigious Crystal Owl Award four times. The prize was formerly given by U.S. Steel Corporation to the financial journalist whose economic forecasts for the coming year proved most accurate.
In both 1996 and 2000, Forbes campaigned vigorously for the Republican nomination for the Presidency. Key to his platform were a flat tax, medical savings accounts, a new Social Security system for working Americans, parental choice of schools for their children, term limits, and a strong national defense. He continues to energetically promote this agenda.
Frobe’s presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A, and all are invited to stay for a reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at 7 p.m. Parking is available in the visitor parking lots, which will be free to use after 4:30 p.m.
While RSVPs are not required, they are greatly appreciated and encouraged. To attend in person, RSVP on Eventbrite. To attend virtually, register on Zoom.
About the Series
The Menard Family Distinguished Speaker Series hosts world thought leaders to share their ideas with the NDSU community on big questions that explore ways to improve the human condition and create economic opportunity. The Distinguished Speaker Series is sponsored by the Challey Institute thanks to a generous gift by the Menard Family.