Spriggs Family Lecture Series for Free Market Studies: Veronique de Rugy

Veronique de Rugy presents “Left, Right, and Rigged: How Both Parties Learned to Love Big Government”

Veronique de Rugy is George Gibbs Chair in Political Economy & Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

De Rugy is the author of many works, including:

Social Security’s Fiscal Gap and the Risk of Bond Market StrainFiscal Sustainability: High Stakes and Low InterestThose Who Build and the Politicians Who TakeA wealth tax built on billionaires who aren’t really billionairesHosted by the College of Business and Economics, and generously supported through private support, the Spriggs Family Lecture Series is an annual lecture which builds on current curriculum and offerings in support of the ideas of free market economics. The purpose of this event is to provide a forum for our students and community members that encourages and values discussion, research and hands-on learning. The lectures are free and open to the public. Parking for Spriggs Family Lecture Series is free in the Lincoln Garage.