Religion and the Rise of Capitalism
Author Benjamin Friedman explored the influence of religion on economic policy. This was a virtual event hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C.
403 viewsAuthor Benjamin Friedman explored the influence of religion on economic policy. This was a virtual event hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C.
403 viewsIn an event hosted by the Heritage Foundation, participants examined the role of property rights and free market in the Mayflower Compact. The panelists discussed why these concepts were…
174 viewsAuthors Rebecca Henderson and Myrian Sidibe shared their thoughts on business and capitalism. This virtual event was hosted by the Boston Book Festival.
157 viewsThis Cold War classroom lecture film argues that the Pilgrims' early collectivist economic system failed, leading to a more successful capitalist system based on individual responsibility…
156 viewsCornell University history Professor Lawrence Glickman described how the modern concept of free enterprise formed in the 1930's, during the rise of the New Deal. He is the author of, Free…
401 viewsPurdue University history professor John Larson looked at how colonial Americans utilized industry to benefit themselves to the detriment of the environment. This was a virtual program…
553 viewsHarvard University’s Rebecca Henderson argued that the fundamental purpose of capitalism needs to be re-examined. This virtual discussion was hosted by Harvard Book Store.
843 viewsDuring the 2019 Steamboat Institute Freedom Conference in Steamboat, Colorado, Stephen Moore, former Trump campaign economic adviser, and Bhaskar Sunkara, Jacobin magazine publisher, participated…
830 viewsTwo historians and a legal scholar discussed anti-monopoly laws and attitudes toward large corporations in U.S. history from 1788 to the present day. The University of Florida’s Bob Graham…
371 viewsRussian and European Studies professor Kristen Ghodsee explored whether women fare better economically under capitalism or socialism.
949 viewsFormer Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan and The Economist's Adrian Wooldridge talked about the history of capitalism in America.
910 viewsThis portion of the Students for Liberty’s annual “LibertyCon” conference featured a discussion about the concept of conscious capitalism. and promoting positive business practices for the…
74 viewsRalph Nader, a consumer advocate and two-time presidential candidate, and several experts delivered remarks on capitalism and free market policies at a day-long conference hosted by the…
864 viewsFormer Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan and Adrian Wooldridge of The Economist talked about their book, Capitalism in America: A History
228 viewsAuthor and economics professor Gary Wolfram spoke about capitalism and argues it has benefited those living in poverty. He discussed the free-market system’s relationship to issues such as…
558 viewsLeland Faust talked about his book A Capitalist’s Lament: How Wall Street Is Fleecing You and Ruining America, in which he argues that regular Americans are being fleeced and exposed to…
1,119 viewsIn his weekly address, President Obama discussed the importance of fair competition in the marketplace and the actions his administration had taken to ensure it.
216 viewsProfessor Gary Wolfram talked about this book, A Capitalist Manifesto: Understanding the Market Economy and Defending Liberty. The interview, conducted at Hillsdale College in Michigan, is part…
1,339 viewsReverend Bill Talen talked about his book The Earth Wants You, in which he presents his critique of capitalism and consumerism.
611 viewsTariq Ali, author of The Extreme Centre, Medea Benjamin, author of Drone Warfare, and Chris Hedges, author of Wages of Rebellion, talked about capitalism and militarism. The panel was…
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