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2026 marks the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations (1776) and provides an unique opportunity to revisit the foundations of what makes societies thrive. Join us for a seminar with scholars Dr. Anne Bradley and Dr. Dylan Pahman as they discuss the economic way of thinking and consider Adam Smith's profound contributions to the discipline of economics. 


 

Schedule:

  • 12:30 p.m. Doors Open
  • 1:00 p.m. The Economic Way of Thinking with Anne Bradley, Ph.D. 
  • 2:30 p.m. Seminar Talk #2: Topic to be Announced with Dylan Pahman, Ph.D.
  • 4:00 p.m. Conclusion of Seminar

The Portland Seminar is being hosted in conjunction with our 2026 Portland Dinner which begins at 5:00 PM, following the seminar. If you would like to attend both events, please select the "combined" ticket when registering. 

Event Details

Start Date

Location

The Aerie at Eagle Landing
10220 SE Causey Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
United States

Tickets
  • $50 Individual Ticket (Seminar Only)
  • $25 Reduced-Price Clergy/Student Ticket (Seminar Only)*
  • $150 Combined Portland Seminar & Dinner Ticket
  • $75 Reduced-Price Clergy/Student Combined Portland Seminar & Dinner Ticket*

* Current students & clergy members qualify for reduced price tickets to the Portland Seminar. If you believe you qualify, please email programs@acton.org for more instructions on how to register. 

Seminar Speakers