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Knights of the Economic Round Table

Bradley students are exposed to a wide variety of clubs that are geared toward their interests. For those who like to dabble in the world of economics and policy, there too is a place to belong. Instead of love it Camelot, Bradley students can venture to the Economic Round Table.

Professor Lewer, the advisor behind the club, said the group started because there was, “a missing hole for our majors who were interested in camaraderie and discussion.” He said the club was geared toward undergraduates who wanted an opportunity to sit and discuss economics and public policy with their peers in a non-classroom setting.

Although an economics-based club, the Economic Round Table is meant for everyone, regardless of major.

“There’s a lot of individuals from political science, sociology and business, and they would love to have a conversation about a recent tax bill,” Lewer said.

More than just tax bills, Lewer said the discussions cover a wide range of topics including immigration reform, the role of government in the economy and size of the government itself.

With hot topic issues being popular in discussion, Lewer is adamant that “everyone gets along, even though they are not on the same page politically.” Even though some discussions may get intense, Lewer said they often end up humorous.

President and founder of the Economic Round Table, Luke Hutchins, said of the club is a very laid back and open environment for people to discuss economic areas of interest.

Andrew, a Senior Economics major, said he wanted the club to be like a colloquium in which topics are discussed in depth as a means to gain a greater understanding.

Although the majority of the students in the club are pursuing economic degrees, their minors or second majors range from political science and philosophy, showing, like Lewer hoped, a wide range of interest in the club.

More so than just economic discussion, Lewer said he eventually wants the club to include elements of volunteerism, where students go out and give back to the community as a group, as well as building a safe space for students to share their own opinions and views.

Throughout the year, the club will also have various guest speakers.

“We’ll probably bring some pizza pies [for when our guests come],” Lewer said.

The Economic Round Table meets every Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. in Bradley Hall Room 132.

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