ADAM Smith SOCIETY
FREE MARKETS. Open minds.
The Adam Smith Society is modeled on the Federalist Society and seeks to do for free-market principles what the Federalist Society has done for constitutionalism. We host speakers and debates that unpack key policy challenges facing the business community and our country at large, examining questions like:
How do we train the American workforce for jobs of the future?
Does the free market promote inequality or opportunity, or both?
Must firms prioritize social and environmental ends?
How does capitalism affect the least privileged?
Is Big Tech a problem for our democracy, and if so, should it be regulated?
The Adam Smith Society Student Club is the perfect platform for business school students passionate about exploring the vital role of free markets in driving human flourishing and creating opportunities for everyone. By joining, students gain access to thought-provoking debates, engaging discussions, and a dynamic network of peers and professionals who share a vision for advancing economic growth and individual potential through market-driven solutions.
For more information on the Adam Smith Society mission visit: https://www.adamsmithsociety.com/
"Our chapter has established a great culture for the open exchange of ideas. I feel like many of the deepest and most thoughtful conversations I've had have been either with members of the Society or stemmed from one of our events." — Chris Payne, Chicago Booth
Joining the Adam Smith Society is more than club membership—it's an opportunity to be part of a community shaping the future of business and society through the power of free-market ideas.
Dec 2, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Ever wonder what it really takes to get things done in Washington? Join the Adam Smith Society Chicago Booth Chapter for an exclusive event: "The Secrets to Making a Deal in Congress" with Jessica Riedl! Jessica Riedl is a powerhouse – former chief economist to a U.S. Senator, architect of Mitt Romney's 2012 deficit-reduction plan, and consistently named one of D.C.'s most influential policy professionals. This is your chance to gain unparalleled insights into the intersection of policy, economics, and high-stakes negotiation from a true insider. Why Attend? Gain Insider Access: Jessica Riedl is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, focusing on budget, tax, and economic policy. Budget deficits are headed towards $2 trillion annually, yet Washington remains paralyzed and uninterested in reining in the red ink. How come? Why did the 1980s budget deficits motivate six major deficit reduction deals culminating in a balanced budget, yet today’s deficits barely earn a shrug inside Congress? And what do the past four decades of Congressional deficit negotiations teach us about how to craft a successful, bipartisan deal? Join economist Jessica Riedl – a 25-year veteran of Washington’s fiscal negotiations and debates – for an exploration of why Congressional deficit negotiations succeed and (more often) fail. Check her bio out here: https://manhattan.institute/person/jessica-riedl
(Chicago Booth School of Business users only)
