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Liberty English camps (Georgia, 2007-2008)

lessonsofliberty.org

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Looking back...The first camp was held in 1993. From 1996-2001

camps took place in Giruliai, Lithuania.

Since 2002 on, Trakai have hosted the camps.

And finally, first camp in Georgia was in Gonio in 2007, then next summer – Bacuriani.

The number of students ranged from 20 (1998) to 70 (2009).

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A typical student……is college-age

…is from Georgia, Abhasia, Azerbajan, US, Canada, younameit :-)

…wants to practice his/her English communication skills

…has interest in business, economics, investment, philosophy, libertarianism

…has a business idea…

…or doesn’t have any of those yet, but wants to get valuable business and economic advice from well-known investment professionals and economic teachers

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Schedule included: Lectures

As an intro and outro of each study day.

Topics covered:

Economics (macroeconomics, trade relations and protectionism, immigration, etc.)

Theoretical and practical capitalism

Investment strategies and business development

Philosophy of freedom, and more

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Schedule included: Small-Group discussions

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Schedule included: Debates

2 teams,2 viewpoints,6 people,5 minutes per speech,

And the audience decidedwho best made it to their minds and hearts

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…and an all-star talent show!

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Besides that: sightseeing

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… and celebrating freedom!

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The story continues in 2010,August, 4-11

If you would like to help next year's liberty-studies summer camp, as a teacher, student, or donor, please

contact [email protected]

We’ll update you on what’s up and how to join the fun!