Fraser Institue’s President and Canada’s economist will be Guest Speaker at Economic Club …
Posted by Amy Clickner on November 5, 2012
Fraser Institute’s President and Canada’s economist will be Guest Speaker at Economic Club of Marquette County on November 12th
Niels Veldhuis is Fraser Institute President and one of Canada’s most-read private-sector economists. As an economist, Niels has written six books and more than 50 comprehensive studies on a wide range of economic topics including taxation, banking, productivity, investment, entrepreneurship, labor markets and government finances. His latest book The Canadian Century: Moving out of America’s Shadow is a national bestseller published by Key Porter in May 2010.
Niels is in high demand for his opinions and perspectives on major economic and social issues, appearing regularly on radio and television programs across Canada and the United States. He has written more than 200 commentaries that have appeared in over 50 newspapers including the Globe and Mail, Wall Street Journal and the Economist. He also writes a bi-weekly column for the Financial Post. Niels is regularly asked to appear before committees of both the House of Commons and the Senate as an expert witness. He travels widely across North America, speaking to business groups, corporate gatherings, voluntary organizations and students.
Niels will be the guest speaker on Monday evening, November 12, 2012 at the Ramada in Marquette. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., offering a unique and relaxed networking period and introduction to dinner which is served at 7 p.m. and our featured speaker at 8 p.m. The evening concludes promptly at 9 p.m.
Meetings are open to members and guests. To make dinner reservations visit Econ Club website at www.marquetteeconomicclub.org or call 315-2155 by 5 PM on November 9th.
