Invited Presentations
In addition to presenting my academic research at economics conferences, I also do a variety of other presentations. The most recent ones (and a few of the older ones) are listed below.
“Fast Growth – Opportunities and Obstacles,” panel discussion, Texas Economic Forum, Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom, SMU, Dallas, October 19, 2023. (PowerPoint file here.)
“Economic Freedom and Local Economies: What Does the Research Say?” moderator of panel discussion, Texas Economic Forum, Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom, SMU, Dallas, March 2, 2023. (PowerPoint file here.)
“Economic Freedom in the States,” presentation at panel discussion on “From Red Tape to Red States,” Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy at Troy University, Alabama, February 23, 2023. (PowerPoint file here.)
“Economic Freedom: What It Is and Why It Matters”
*Local homeschool group, Frisco, Texas, August 9, 2022. (PowerPoint file here.)
*Bastiat Society, Dallas Chapter, October 13, 2021. (PowerPoint file here.)
*John Locke Foundation, North Carolina (virtual), December 7, 2020 (link here includes video). (PowerPoint file here.)
*America's Future Foundation, Dallas Chapter (virtual), November 24, 2020. (PowerPoint file here.)
*Bastiat Society, Dallas Chapter, December 13, 2019. (PowerPoint file here.)
*Wake Forest University, Economics Dept., North Carolina, September 23, 2019. (PowerPoint file here.)
Dean Stansel, Wake Forest University, Economics Dept. Public Lecture, September 23, 2019.
*Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Issues and Ideas Forum, Lansing, MI, February 12, 2019 (link here includes video). (PowerPoint file here.)
*Kennesaw State University, Georgia, February 10, 2017 (link here includes video). (PowerPoint file here.)
*America's Future Foundation, Dallas Chapter, "Liberty & Libations" event, September 8, 2016.
*James Madison University, Gilliam Center for Free Enterprise, April 21, 2016. (PowerPoint file here.)
*Troy University, Manuel Johnson Center for Political Economy, February 25 and 26, 2016. (PowerPoint files here: Feb. 25 (Dothan); Feb. 26 (Troy) )
*Texas Public Policy Foundation, part of panel on "Economic Freedom vs. Government: Which Provides the Best Opportunity for Prosperity?" February 9, 2016 (link here includes video). (PowerPoint file here.)
*Florida Atlantic University, Undergraduate Economics Speakers Series, October 15, 2015 (PowerPoint file here.)
*CFA Society of Naples, FL (Chartered Financial Analysts), October 6, 2015 (PowerPoint file here.)
*University of Central Arkansas, Arkansas Center for Research in Economics, November 13, 2014. (PowerPoint file here.)
*St. Bonaventure University (Olean, NY), November 12, 2014. (PowerPoint file here.)
*University of Louisville, Economics Club, September 24, 2014. (PowerPoint file here.)
*Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Issues and Ideas Forum, Detroit, MI (Walsh College in Troy, MI), September 16, 2014 (link here includes video). (PowerPoint file here.)
Dean Stansel, Mackinac Center for Public Policy, Issues & Ideas Forum, Detroit, September 16, 2014.
*Bastiat Society, Cleveland (OH) Chapter, September 11, 2014. (PowerPoint file here.)
*Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, September 9, 2014. (PowerPoint file here.)
*Students for Liberty, Florida Regional Conference, Gainesville, FL, October 12, 2013.
“The Impact of the Biden Administration on Texas Business,” panel speaker, The Texas Lawbook, March 2, 2021. (Video here.)
“Doing Business North America 2020: Measuring the Ease of Doing Business in Cities,” panel speaker (with Stephen Slivinski), Center for the Study of Economic Liberty, Arizona State University (virtual event), October 8, 2020. (PowerPoint file here.)
“The DFW and Texas Economies: Bouncing Back from COVID-19,” panel speaker (with Michael Cox and Richard Alm), O’Neil Center Texas Economic Forum, virtual, May 20, 2020. (Video here.)
"Economic Freedom of North America: An Overview"
*EFNA Network Conference, SMU, Dallas, TX, September 21, 2023.
*EFNA Network Conference, SMU, Dallas, TX, September 15, 2022.
*EFNA Network Conference, SMU, Dallas, TX, September 16, 2021.
*EFNA Network Conference, virtual, October 13, 2020. (PowerPoint file here.)
*EFNA Network Conference, SMU, Dallas, TX, June 4, 2019. (PowerPoint file here.)
*EFNA Network Conference, SMU, Dallas, TX, June 5, 2018. (PowerPoint file here.)
*EFNA Network Conference, SMU, Dallas, TX, June 20, 2017. (PowerPoint file here.)
*Mont Pelerin Society, General Meeting, Miami, FL, September 19, 2016. (PowerPoint file here.)
*EFNA Network Conference, SMU, Dallas, TX, June 2, 2016. (PowerPoint file here.)
*EFNA Network Conference, SMU, Dallas, TX, June 23, 2015.
"Taxation and Public Finance" -- Teaching Free Enterprise in Texas (program for Texas high school teachers)
*McKinney, September 1, 2023
*Abilene, July 27, 2023
*Wichita Falls, June 12, 2023
*Richardson, June 9, 2023
*Beaumont, September 8, 2022
*Plano, September 2, 2022
*Richland Hills, August 8, 2022
*Aledo, July 20, 2022
*El Paso, June 13, 2022
*Mesquite, August 6, 2021
*Virtual, June 22 & 29, 2021
*Arlington, August 14, 2019
*Grand Prairie, August 8, 2019
*McAllen, May 28, 2019
*Fort Worth, March 25, 2019
*Cedar Park (near Austin), February 18, 2019
*Houston, January 26, 2019
*Dallas, November 10, 2018
*Huntsville, September 25, 2018
*Grand Prairie, TX, August 9 and June 13, 2018.
*Dallas, TX, June 12, 2018.
*Amarillo, TX, June 8, 2018.
*Aledo, TX (near Fort Worth), June 7, 2018
*Metropolitan Social Studies Supervisors Meeting, SMU, Dallas, January 12, 2018.
*Aledo, TX (near Fort Worth), November 27, 2017.
*Houston, TX, August 15, 2017.
*Burleson, TX (near Fort Worth), August 2, 2017.
*Abilene, TX, June 22, 2017.
*Region 10 Economics Summer Conference, SMU, Dallas, July 21, 2016.
*American Teacher Initiative, 2016 Summer Institute (for new teachers), University of Dallas, July 13, 2016.
"Economic Freedom of North America" -- Teaching Free Enterprise in Texas (program for Texas high school teachers)
*McKinney, September 1, 2023
*Richardson, February 20, 2023
*Odessa, February 8, 2023
*Beaumont, September 8, 2022
*Plano, September 2, 2022
*College Station, August 11, 2022
*Richland Hills, August 8, 2022
*Aledo, July 20, 2022
*El Paso, June 13, 2022
*Mesquite, August 6, 2021
*Virtual, June 25 & July 2, 2021
*Garland, February 17, 2020
*Houston, January 25, 2020
*Arlington, August 14, 2019
*Grand Prairie, June 3 and August 8, 2019
*Denton, August 7, 2019
*Dallas, April 2 and June 19, 2019
*Midland, June 12, 2019
*Amarillo, June 6, 2019
*McAllen, May 28, 2019
*Fort Worth, March 25, 2019
"Covid-19: A Case Study in Government Failure" -- Teaching Free Enterprise in Texas (program for Texas high school teachers)
*Abilene, July 27, 2023
*Richardson, June 9, 2023
*Odessa, February 8, 2023
*Plano, September 2, 2022
*Grand Prairie, August 6, 2020
“Measuring Economic Freedom at the State and Local Level,” panel speaker, Academic Research Seminar, Institute for Humane Studies and Mercatus Center, “Using Novel Data to Examine the Impact of Government Policies,” March 13, 2019.
“Economic Freedom and Migration: A Metro Area-Level Analysis,” with Adam Hoffer (Wisconsin - La Crosse) and Imran Arif (Appalachian State Univ.), Texas Tech University, Free Market Institute, Research Seminar, February 15, 2019.
“Connecting with University-Based Academics and Centers to Help Advance Your Organization’s Research and Policy Goals,” panel speaker, State Policy Network annual meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, October 10, 2018.
“Which Institutions Best Support Prosperity?” panel speaker, Policy Research Seminar, Institute for Humane Studies and Texas Public Policy Foundation, “Which Institutions Best Support Prosperity in Texas and Beyond?” June 2, 2018.
"Applying Academic Research for Policy Outcomes," panel speaker, Association of Private Enterprise Education, annual conference, April 4, 2018.
"Why Some Cities Are Growing While Others Are Shrinking"
*Bastiat Society, Charleston, SC chapter, February 28, 2018. (PowerPoint file here.)
*Kennesaw State University, Georgia, February 9, 2017 (link here includes video). (PowerPoint file here.)
"Following the Texas Model to Increase Freedom and Prosperity," panel speaker at Policy Orientation conference, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Austin, February 9, 2018. (Video available here.)
"Which Education Funding Source Best Supports Texans’ Prosperity?" panel speaker, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Austin, November 7, 2017. (Video available here.)
"Policy Breakfast: Boost Your In-House Research," panel speaker, State Policy Network annual meeting, San Antonio, TX, August 31, 2017.
"Economic Development: A Debate on Corporate Welfare in Texas," panel speaker, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Austin, October 12, 2016. (Video available here.)
Dean Stansel, Texas Public Policy Foundation, Austin, October 12, 2016.
"Unleashing Economic Growth and Job Creation," panel speaker, State Policy Network annual meeting, Nashville, TN, October 5, 2016.
"Housing Prices and Economic Freedom in U.S. Metropolitan Areas"
*Florida Gulf Coast University, Department of Economics and Finance Research Seminar, March 4, 2016. (PowerPoint file here.)
“The Texas Model: #1 in Economic Freedom”
*"Keeping the Texas Economy Strong," Annual Conference, O'Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom, Cox School of Business, SMU, Dallas, TX, October 2, 2015 (PowerPoint file here and video here.)
“An Economic Freedom Index for U.S. Metropolitan Areas”
*University of Louisville, guest lecture in Capitalism and Economic Freedom class, September 24, 2014. (PowerPoint file here.)
Dean Stansel, Foundation for Economic Education's Second Annual Winter Freedom Academy, Naples, FL, February 2, 2013.
“Taxes, Spending, Economic Growth, and Budget Crises in State and Local Governments”
*Real Estate Investment Society of Southwest Florida’s monthly luncheon, Fort Myers, FL, January 8, 2013.
*Commercial Real Estate Summer Outlook Conference, co-sponsored by CCIM Southwest and West Coast District Chapters, Sarasota, FL, June 21, 2012.
*Wake Forest University, Omicron Delta Epsilon (economics honor society) induction ceremony, October 17, 2011.
*University of South Alabama, March 26, 2010.
*Town Hall Forum on “The State of the Economy in Collier County,” Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and Naples Daily News, March 16, 2010.
“Interjurisdictional Competition and Local Economic Well-Being,” James Buchanan Center Brown Bag Seminar, George Mason University, November 6, 2001.
“The Myth of America’s Underfunded Cities,” Economics Faculty Workshop Lecture, Wake Forest University, November 12, 1998.
Press Conference for the Cato Institute's "A Fiscal Policy Report Card on America's Governors: 1998" (authored by Stephen Moore and Dean Stansel), National Press Club, Sept. 3, 1998.
