Liberalism and the Global Economy
Bretton Woods at 80 Years
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2023 Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA
Welcome
It is our pleasure to welcome you to Bretton Woods, New Hampshire and the historic Mount Washington Resort. As we approach the 80th anniversary of the Bretton Woods Conference we will gather to examine the state of the international economic system that emerged in its wake. In addition to formalizing an international exchange rate system for the post-war world that ultimately displaced the gold standard, this event led to the creation of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, and set into motion the proceedings that produced the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs in 1947.
Accordingly, the main theme of this meeting is “Liberalism and the Global Economy: Bretton Woods at 80 Years”
2023 also marks the 90th anniversary of the American Institute for Economic Research. We expect the rich history of AIER, the Mont Pelerin Society, and the Mount Washington Resort will converge to create an important and exciting conference.
On behalf of the Program Committee and Organizing Committee we look forward to seeing you in Bretton Woods on October 29 – November 1, 2023.
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Phillip Magness
Chair of the Program Committee
Program Committee
Phillip Magness, Chair
Gabriel Calzada
Alberto Mingardi
Thomas Hogan
Will Luther
Samuel Gregg
Brad DeVos
Chair of the Organizing Committee
Organizing Committee
Bradley DeVos, Chair
William Ruger
Benjamin Powell
Ryan Yonk
Registration
The American Institute for Economic Research is proud to welcome members and guests to a regional meeting of the Mont Pelerin Society. This meeting will be held at the Mount Washington Resort, site of the 1944 Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference. The meeting opens with a reception and dinner on October 29th, and concludes with dinner on November 1st.
Registration is now closed.
Keynote Speakers
Senator Phil Gramm
Vice Chairman Lone Star Global Acquisitions
David R. Malpass
Former President of the World Bank
Douglas Irwin
John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College
Vernon Smith
Professor of Economics and Law at Chapman University
Chris Berg
Associate Professor at RMIT
Dan Hannan
Vice-Chairman and International Secretary of the Conservative Party
Pierre Lemieux
Economist affiliated with the Department of Management Sciences at the University of Québec in Outaouais
Deirdre McCloskey
Distinguished Professor of Economics, History, English, and Communication at University of Illinois at Chicago
Judy L. Shelton
Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute
John B. Taylor
Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics at Stanford University
Tyler Goodspeed
Kleinheinz Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Douglas Irwin
John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College
Eduardo Fernandez Luina
Associate Professor of Political Studies and International Relations, Universidad Francisco Marroquin
Max Rangeley
Manager of The Cobden Centre
Amity Shlaes
Chairs the board of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
Lawrence H. White
Professor of Economics, George Mason University
Senator Phil Gramm
Vice Chairman Lone Star Global Acquisitions
Stefan Kolev
Academic Director, Ludwig Erhard Forum for Economy and Society, Berlin
David R. Malpass
Former President of the World Bank
David C. Rose
Professor of Economics, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Vernon Smith
Professor of Economics and Law at Chapman University
Sponsors
Programs
MPS Excursions
Explore at your pace with our selection of local excursions, crafted for Mont Pelerin Society Members. Get to know more about the available adventures and secure your spot by clicking the button below.
Spouse Program
Experience the 2023 Mont Pelerin Society meeting amidst the charm of Bretton Woods! If you're here while your companion attends the event, we've prepared an exclusive treat for you.
For smooth arrangements, please take a moment to register for one or both of the excursion days using the link below:
Young Scholars - Call For Papers
The Mont Pelerin Society continues efforts to involve younger members in the society and to recruit new young guests who have the potential to become members in the future. As part of that effort, the society is organizing sessions at the 2023 regional meeting in Bretton Woods for scholars age 40 or younger. Scholars selected for inclusion in this program will have their registration fee reduced and be eligible for limited travel support.
Applications are now closed. Reach out to mps@aier.org with any questions.
The “No such thing as a free lunch!” Tour Free To Choose Network and EdChoice
Day Trip to Capitaf, the Vermont summer home of Milton and Rose Friedman
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm EST
Let’s celebrate in an atmosphere that evokes critical-thinking and policy change! Join us for a day trip to Milton and Rose Friedman’s Capitaf – named for Capitalism and Freedom. Just a 90-minute bus ride from Bretton Woods to the majestic Vermont countryside, we’d like you to be inspired in the same location where they wrote their seminal book, Free To Choose. Tour the property and see where college students and intellectuals meet to discuss Milton Friedman’s ideas for applying free market principles to today’s public policy issues. Consider the thoughts of Aaron Director as you peruse his personal, one thousand-volume library in The Robert H. Bork Law and Economics Room.
Our program includes presentations by experts on residential learning, the rich history of economics in this region, and a special look at school choice from one of today’s leading experts.
All registered guests will be entered into a special drawing to win some of these fabulous prizes (must be present to win):
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One-week stay at Capitaf (subject to availability)
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Up to four scholarships to send college students to Capitaf residential colloquiums
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A rare, autographed copy of Free To Choose signed by both Milton and Rose Friedman from the collection of Bob Chitester
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And more!
The Mount Washington Resort
Site of the 1944 Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference and host to dozens of political, business and artistic gatherings, the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort has redefined itself as a leading location for meeting and convention groups. In January 2009, Omni Mount Washington Resort opened the Presidential Wing, bringing the resort’s total dedicated meeting space to 30,000 square feet and one of the largest meeting spaces in Northern New Hampshire, as well as a 25,000-square-foot spa and salon.
As grand as the history behind it, Omni Mount Washington Resort is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities. A favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets and celebrities, our hotel delights every sense with award-winning dining, splendid décor and endless recreational pursuits. With a classic Donald Ross-designed golf course, signature spa, casual dining facilities, nine high-flying zip lines, and New Hampshire's largest ski area.
Note: The conference opens with a cocktail reception on October 29 and concludes after dinner on November 1. Depending on availability, you may extend your stay within our room block; however, additional weekend nights may be subject to a $100/night surcharge.
The room blocks at the Mount Washington Resort and Bretton Arms are now full. Please contact us at mps@aier.org with any questions.
Getting to the Conference
The Omni Mount Washington Resort is located in New Hampshire's majestic White Mountains. It is located 160 miles from Boston, 350 miles from New York, 95 miles from Portland Maine, 185 miles from Montreal, 240 miles from Hartford, Connecticut, and 108 miles from Manchester, New Hampshire.
By Car
The resort's physical address is 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire 03575. Map Link
By Plane
Attendees are encouraged to consider several airports in the region. The closest are Portland, Maine, and Manchester, New Hampshire. Both are approximately a 2-hours from Bretton Woods by car.
Airport Shuttle Service:
Boston (Logan) to Bretton Woods
Saturday - October 28th, 2023
Depart 3:30pm ---> Arrive 7:00pm
Sunday - October 29th, 2023
Depart 11:00am ---> Arrive 2:30pm
Depart 1:00pm ---> Arrive 4:30pm
Depart 3:30pm ---> Arrive 7:00pm
Bretton Woods to Boston (Logan)
Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
Depart 7:30am ---> Arrive 11:00am
Depart 9:30am ---> Arrive 1:00pm
Ticket sales close on Sept 20th.
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