The O'Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom

Learning and Leadership at the O'Neil Center

The O'Neil Center for Global Markets and Freedom was established at SMU in 2008 by William J. "Bill" O'Neil (BBA, '55) and his wife, Fay C. O'Neil, to study the impact of competitive market forces on freedom and prosperity in the global economy. The O'Neils created the Center to help people:

• Learn how to operate more successfully as employees, executives and entrepreneurs in a competitive global economy;
• Understand the inner-workings of the capitalist economic system that has made Americans the richest and freest people in the world;
• Be aware of the social and political forces shaping the business environment and respond effectively; and
• Guide businesses in helping government create policies that encourage honesty, hard work, saving and productive risk-taking.

The Institute offers education and training for today's forward-looking individuals and businesses who recognize the importance of globalization in changing the paradigm in which we are all operating.

Texas - Dallas, in particular - is emerging as a leader in the reconstructed world economy, with more Fortune 1000 companies than any other state in the nation. We invite you to join us in the education, outreach, and preparation of tomorrow's global business leaders.