Michael Van Beek, director of research for the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, will participate in two events at NMU on Wednesday, Sept. 28. The media are welcome to cover them. Both are sponsored by the NMU Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship.     

Witness how politics allocates resources differently than individuals living in households and operating businesses and see why these differences​ between​ ​​political and market allocation matter. 1-1:50 p.m., West Science 2906 Learn more about ​why the ​cost of government ​includes more than just taxes.  Michael will present his research for 40 minutes.  A Q&A session will follow, 4-5 p.m.​ Mead Auditorium.