National Economist & Author to Keynote GNDC Policy Summit

[BISMARCK] – The Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC) is excited to announce that Norbert J. Michel, noted economist and author of Crushing Capitalism: How Populist Policies Are Threatening the American Dream, will deliver a keynote address at the GNDC Policy Summit on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Bismarck.
 
Michel’s presentation, drawn from his recently released book, will challenge prevailing political narratives that suggest the American Dream is fading due to free trade, immigration, and technology. Instead, Michel argues that prosperity has grown broadly across income levels, and that populist-driven policies risk undermining the very freedoms that have enabled economic growth.
 
“Have you heard this narrative? The middle class has been hollowed out because of an overreliance on free markets. Americans can’t compete with low-cost labor and imports, so all the good jobs in America have disappeared. It’s a dismal argument that many politicians, even some on the right, have spent the past few years spinning,” stated Michel. “The problem with this bleak story is that it is completely wrong,”
 
Following his keynote, Michel will participate in a book signing at the ND Chamber PAC Social, providing attendees an opportunity to network with the author.
 
“Norbert brings facts, clarity, and historical perspective to today’s most heated policy debates,” said Arik Spencer, GNDC President & CEO. “We are excited to feature him at Policy Summit and offer our attendees a chance to hear insights on the future of the American economy.”
 
The GNDC Policy Summit is North Dakota’s premier business policy event, bringing together thought leaders, elected officials, and industry experts for high-level conversations on the state’s most pressing issues.
 
EVENT DETAILS

• What: GNDC Policy Summit – Keynote by Norbert J. Michel
• When: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
• Where: Bismarck State College
• Book Signing: Immediately following at ND Chamber PAC Social