In the Club: The Adam Smith Society

Similar to most business schools, Leeds has a variety of clubs where students can supplement their experience through a wide variety of opportunities. Speakers, consulting projects, treks and lunch and learn panels are just some of the ways in which clubs enrich the lives of Leeds MBA candidates. We have all the standards you would expect like the Marketing Club and Finance Club, but wait, there’s more! 

Pop quiz - who was Adam Smith? Having some trouble remembering? You probably learned about him back in your high school economics class. Still can’t remember? Don’t worry, I had to take a quick Wikipedia refresher too. For those of you who aren’t Jeopardy fanatics, Adam Smith was a Scottish economist and philosopher who most famously authored The Wealth of Nations, considered a fundamental work in classical free market economic theory.

 

In his likeness, the Adam Smith Society was born in 2011 as an “expansive, chapter-based network of MBA students, professionals, and business leaders who work to promote debate and discussion about the moral, social, and economic benefits of capitalism” and starting this year, Leeds has its very own chapter! 

At the club’s kickoff event at Fate Brewing, President James Dudley and his team shared their excitement for putting a “Boulder-spin” on activities for this upcoming year. This fall, they plan on having lively discussions with speakers on impact investing and space exploration. There are also treks to both Palm Springs and Denver focused on blockchain technology and the relationship of business and government.

That’s What They Said: 
“I’m joining this club because I don't have a focus right now and I want to explore my options in the MBA program” 
Evan Pellaux, MBA ‘20

“I came here because it’s really interesting to see how free markets can help solve a lot of society’s problems. I really liked Carlos’ pitch on impact investing and I think that’s generally the way the market’s headed.”
George Cherry, MBA ‘19

“There’s lots of value that one gains out of these type of retreats...you don’t really get this from any of the other clubs.”
Sonia Prakasam, MBA ‘19

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