Menard Family Center for Economic Inquiry at Creighton University

The Menard Family Center for Economic Inquiry invites you to a Public Forum featuring Dr. Mark Koyama (George Mason University) on April 17 at 4:45 PM in the Hixson-Lied Auditorium (Harper Center). Dr. Koyama will examine how institutions evolve over time, highlighting the roles of cooperation, conflict, and historical context in shaping institutional change beyond traditional functionalist approaches.

During University Research Week this week, our GWR fellows and silo groups presented their work! Students shared projects spanning a variety of disclaimed, including the moral hazard in local government response to wildfires and the effects of private equity on the housing market!

Over the weekend, some of our GWR fellows attended our semester team bonding at the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium! It was a blast! 🐨🌳

Join us tomorrow with Dr. Kalbus as she presents her book "The Boat Not Taken: A North Korean Mother and Her Daughter"

🎬 Adam Smith: The Currency of Thought

Join us for a documentary screening and panel discussion exploring the ideas of Adam Smith beyond the usual clichés. Come rethink one of the most influential thinkers in economics. March 19 at 6:15 p.m. in the Hixon-Lied Auditorium (Harper Center)

Join us for a screening of the documentary “Adam Smith: The Currency of Thought.” Discover the deeper ideas behind one of the most influential thinkers in economic history. The event will include a panel discussion with the film’s director and scholars. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore Adam Smith beyond the stereotypes. March 19 at 6:15 p.m. in the Hixon-Lied Auditorium (Harper Center)

📚 Humanomics 2026

Economics is about more than models—it’s about people, institutions, and the moral foundations of prosperity.

Join two days of discussion and lectures with Mark Koyama and Stefanie Haeffele exploring how ethics and institutions shape economic life.

📅 April 17–18
📍 Harper Center

Apply HERE: https://forms.gle/idYNDmVaat8wYmpdA

What makes economic growth meaningful? How do institutions, ethics, and human behavior shape prosperity?

Join us for Humanomics 2026: Exploring Humanomics – Economics, Ethics, & the Institutions That Shape Us, a two-day symposium featuring Dr. Mark Koyama and Dr. Stefanie Haeffele, directed by Dr. Michael D. Thomas.

Engage with serious ideas, thoughtful discussion, and a community of curious students.

📅 April 17–18 | Harper Center
Apply HERE: https://forms.gle/idYNDmVaat8wYmpdA

What does the “Common Good” actually mean? 🤔 It’s a term we hear often, but its definition has shifted through the centuries.

Join the Menard Family Center for Economic Inquiry for our next Food for Thought event! We are thrilled to host Dr. Doug Rasmussen, Professor Emeritus at St. John’s University and MCEI Senior Affiliated Scholar. 🏛️

Dr. Rasmussen will explore the distinction between “enterprise” and “civil” associations, comparing traditional Aristotelian-Thomistic views with neo-Aristotelian perspectives. Come for the intellectual challenge; stay for the fresh insights.

🗓️ When: Feb 26th, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Where: Harper Center, Room 4067 Open to the public! Bring a friend. 🙌

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