Everyone carries a part of society on his shoulders; no one is relieved of his share of responsibility by others. And no one can find a safe way out for himself if society is sweeping toward destruction. Therefore, everyone, in his own interests, must thrust himself vigorously into the intellectual battle. None can stand aside with unconcern; the interest of everyone hangs on the result. Whether he chooses or not, every man is drawn into the great historical struggle, the decisive battle into which our epoch has plunged us. Ludwig von Mises

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YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST:

Center for Sound Economic Education (C-SEE) was founded by Ken Van Doren recently, and soon joined by other board members. Ken is a retired building contractor and tool salesman.

Ken explains his motivation: "When I was younger, I had a lot of faith in government. However, my experiences in running my business, and in particular my experiences doing work for state, federal and local governments led me to realize that the world did not work as I had been taught. Then once I discovered the Austrian School of Economics, I recognized that my economic education in particular left something to be desired. It is my hope that through C-SEE, through our programs and materials we can help others better understand the economic workings of the world around them. In particular, we want to focus a considerable amount of energy on our young people. To that end, one of our early projects will be our Youth Essay Contest. Please check it out:

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The essay contest inspired me to explore free market ideas and engage with economics more deeply.

Alex R.

A large neon sign reading 'PUBLIC MARKET' stands prominently against a bright sky with scattered clouds. A street lamp with round glass covers and a Ferris wheel are visible in the background. The scene is urban, capturing the essence of a bustling marketplace.
A large neon sign reading 'PUBLIC MARKET' stands prominently against a bright sky with scattered clouds. A street lamp with round glass covers and a Ferris wheel are visible in the background. The scene is urban, capturing the essence of a bustling marketplace.

Participating in the contest helped me understand the importance of free markets for our future.

Jordan S.

A market scene set outdoors in front of a historic building with an ornate dome and classical architecture. A large dark statue of a man is in the foreground, extending an arm outwards. Several people are browsing items laid out on the ground, including books and colorful vinyl records. The atmosphere suggests a casual market day.
A market scene set outdoors in front of a historic building with an ornate dome and classical architecture. A large dark statue of a man is in the foreground, extending an arm outwards. Several people are browsing items laid out on the ground, including books and colorful vinyl records. The atmosphere suggests a casual market day.
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We are dedicated to promoting free market economics, especially among youth through our engaging programs and essay contests.

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