The Acton Institute and the Austrian Economics Center are excited to announce the Grand Rapids stop of the 2025 Free Market Road Show.
This event will feature a panel discussion on “Hayek’s Use of Knowledge in Society,” delving into one of F.A. Hayek’s most influential contributions to economics and public policy.
About the Free Market Road Show
In 2025, the Free Market Road Show commemorates a milestone in the history of free-market ideas: the 50th anniversary of F. A. Hayek’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. With his groundbreaking speech, “The Pretence of Knowledge,” Hayek challenged the foundations of centralized planning and emphasized the importance of humility in policy-making. This year, we celebrate his legacy by reigniting the conversation about knowledge, freedom, and progress in an increasingly complex world.
This year’s theme reflect our dedication to exploring how Hayek’s timeless ideas resonate in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape. From the shifting dynamics of the digital economy to the ongoing debates over government intervention, the Free Market Road Show provides a platform to examine and reimagine the principles of a truly free society.
As we stand at a crossroads marked by the rise of artificial intelligence, economic uncertainty, and the pursuit of sustainable solutions, Hayek’s warnings about the limits of human knowledge are more relevant than ever. How can we foster innovation and growth? How do we protect individual liberties in an era of increasing surveillance and intervention?
The Free Market Road Show 2025 offers a unique opportunity to engage with these critical questions. Our events bring together students, thought leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to discuss and debate the pressing issues of our time.
