Economics for Leaders

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“Leaders in particular should learn economics because their decisions are more important.”

Milton Friedman - Nobel Laureate

     These one-week, residential programs provide high school students between their junior and senior years with an exceptional opportunity to learn important leadership skills. Through interactive and engaging lesson plans, participants attain an understanding of economic reasoning principles and how to employ these concepts for successful and effective leadership. Additionally, participants achieve a heightened awareness of the impact their decisions have on others and the responsibility that awareness imposes. Participants learn this valuable information through interactive simulations.

     Economics for Leaders is an unparalleled learning and growing opportunity. When asked if the program impacted their children, parents of participants responded with a resounding ‘yes!’ Read the responses here. College admission officers have commented that students who attend selective programs, such as EFL, make more competitive applicants.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

  • Numerous sites and dates
  • Thirty students accepted per program
  • Looks great on college applications
  • Nationally acclaimed instructors

These programs are fun!

Please note: A site-specific program fee from $125-$200 will be assessed upon acceptance to the program. The program fee is refundable only if the participant cancels at least 30 days before the start of the program.