After exploring the benefits of free market capitalism, we examine challenges of our time that stress our social order. Climate changes, income distribution issues, artificial intelligence, foreign trade and demographic concerns are some of the things that cause a lack of trust in the system and that puts free markets at risk. But there are reasons to hope the system can survive and thrive as we look to the future. No formal economic background is needed to join this class.

This will be a single session class October 8th, about the South Bend Watch Company. We will discuss the need for high quality watches, a little about how they work, the company's origins, many of the people involved, products, location, ultimate demise and aftermath. For anyone who has an old pocket watch and would like to bring it to the class, I will remain afterward to provide any information I can about the watch.

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 Does October 1st mean something to you? The date may - Happy Federal Fiscal New Year! October 1st happens every year, and yet the deadline seems like a surprise to the Federal Government. During this presentation, we will walk through the Federal Government’s annual budget process and provide you with “Just the Facts.” Amaze your friends and family based on your own knowledge and research beyond what you see on TV or read in the news. Get ready to crack out the champagne and celebrate like it is New Years Day with your new tools to dig deeper in the areas that interest you – homelessness, education, health care, etc.!  

Donations welcome to support the mission of Forever Learning Institute