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ADAM Smith SOCIETY

FREE MARKETS. Open minds.


ABOUT US

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/

and https://manhattan.institute/

"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


Why Join Adam Smith Society?

  • Discover new perspectives on how open markets foster innovation, prosperity, and social progress.
  • Connect with like-minded students and industry leaders who value reasoned debate and principled discussion about today's economic challenges.
  • Participate in exclusive events, speaker series, and networking sessions designed to inspire and equip tomorrow's leaders.

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.

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CO-CHAIRS.

Cassidy Driscoll

Co-Chair

cdriscol@ChicagoBooth.edu

Thatcher Townson

Co-Chair

ttownson@ChicagoBooth.edu

Turner Stanton

Co-Chair

tstanto0@ChicagoBooth.edu

Anusha Udas

Co-Chair

audas@ChicagoBooth.edu

Cameron Tapella

Staff Advisor

Cameron.Tapella@chicagobooth.edu