In May 2022, scholars in economic policy and governance, speakers from private industry, and national experts convened to discuss American power, prosperity, and democracy at the third annual La Follette Forum. Chaired by Public Affairs and Political Science Professor Mark Copelovitch, the Forum explored some of the most serious challenges confronting the United States in decades. Over 200 people attended in person to discuss potential policy solutions to these challenges, and hundreds more attended virtually or watched portions of the day-long event afterwards.
Professor of Political Science Barry Burden speaks with another Forum 2022 attendeeLa Follette School Director Susan Yackee speaks with attendees during the ForumProfessor Mark Copelovitch, chair of the 2022 La Follette Forum, addresses the audienceLa Follette School Professor Menzie Chinn and Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell take part in the panel discussion on American prosperityWashington Post columnist Catherine Rampell speaks at the 2022 La Follette ForumAdam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, speaks during the 2022 La Follette ForumMichael Knetter, CEO of the Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association, takes part in a panel discussion on American prosperityLa Follette School Professor Menzie Chinn speaks during the 2022 La Follette ForumLa Follette School Professor Mark Copelovitch addresses the panel on American prosperity during the 2022 La Follette ForumSen. Janet Bewley asks a question of the panelLa Follette School Professor Manny Teodoro chats with a fellow attendeeDavid Haynes of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Sen. Kelda Roys participate in a breakout session on the role of media in a state marked by political divisionsMissy Hughes of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and Jason Fields of the Madison Region Economic Partnership discuss remote work and how the pandemic affected workers and employers during a breakout discussionAttendees talk during a breakout discussionProfessor Jon Pevehouse speaks during a panel on the rise of China and the future of American foreign policyPaul Blustein, senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, speaks during the 2022 ForumThe 2022 La Follette Forum took place at the Monona Terrace in MadisonOriana Skylar Mastro, center fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University, speaks during a panel discussionOriana Skylar Mastro speaks during a panel discussion on the rise of China and the future of American foreign policyLa Follette School Associate Professor Tana Johnson speaks during a panel discussion at the 2022 ForumProfessor of Political Science Jessica Weeks speaks during a panel discussion at the 2022 ForumAttendees chat during the 2022 ForumNew York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie speaks during a panel discussion on the future of American democracyHarvard University Professor Daniel Ziblatt speaks during the 2022 ForumProfessor of Journalism and Mass Communication Michael Wagner, Professor of Comparative Politics and International Relations Yoshiko Herrera, and Harvard University Professor of the Science of Government Daniel Ziblatt talk during a panel discussionAn audience member asks a question during a panel discussionAn audience member asks a question during a panel discussionSen. Kelda Roys chats with a fellow attendee at the 2022 ForumProfessor Daniel Ziblatt chats with 2022 Forum attendeesJamelle Bouie chats with 2022 Forum attendees
