FFE continues to influence future leaders by effectively teaching thousands of students and teachers each year about the vital role free enterprise plays in peoples' lives. Our success is built largely upon the ability to work at the confluence of the education and business worlds. As we build educational alliances with teachers throughout the region, an ever-increasing number of them come to know the FFE and the value of enrolling their students in our programs. As a result, the FFE enjoys a significant increase in demand for its courses of study. In addition to financial support, the Board of Trustees and friends of the FFE actively participate in our programs. The students enjoy meeting the executives who bring the text materials to life. The broad raange of topics include basic economic theory, capital formation, innovation, price controls or price support, intellectual property rights, privatization of publicly owned utilities, business ethics, the impact of the government on medicine and personal investment strategies.
A great deal of the Foundation’s effectiveness is derived from the outstanding
ability of its faculty, composed of both college professors and business executives, to
clearly communicate essential concepts. The academicians introduce fundamental economics,
business and finance theory. This is complemented by senior-level executives who volunteer
to immediately transform this theory into practice by demonstrating its relevance in
peoples' lives, using examples from their work. As a result, students develop an
economic way of thinking which will serve them well throughout their lives, regardless of
the career path they choose for themselves.
The economy of the United States derives its character and strength from the free market
ideals upon which the nation was founded. FFE's programs present essential
economic theory in a free enterprise context by an educator. Then business leaders provide
concrete example of how these principles have led to the quality of life and opportunities
enjoyed by people in the United States. Students will personally benefit from an
understanding of the free market, enhancing their leadership skills, and thereby
contributing to the betterment of the region’s business climate and quality of life
tomorrow.
Educating Future Leaders