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Purdue 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…

Harvard 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.

Cornell 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…

During the 2019 Steamboat Institute Freedom Conference in Steamboat, Colorado, Stephen Moore, former Trump campaign economic adviser, and Bhaskar Sunkara, Jacobin magazine publisher, participated…

Two 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…

Russian and European Studies professor Kristen Ghodsee explored whether women fare better economically under capitalism or socialism.

Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan and The Economist's Adrian Wooldridge talked about the history of capitalism in America.

This 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…

Ralph 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…

Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan and Adrian Wooldridge of The Economist talked about their book, Capitalism in America: A History

Author 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…

Leland 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…

In his weekly address, President Obama discussed the importance of fair competition in the marketplace and the actions his administration had taken to ensure it.

Professor 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…

Reverend Bill Talen talked about his book The Earth Wants You, in which he presents his critique of capitalism and consumerism.

Tariq 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…

In his weekly address, President Obama talked about creating more competition in the free market. He explained that his administration was encouraging the Federal Communications Commission…

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich talked about his book Saving Capitalism, in which he examines America’s current economic system. He spoke at the 2015 Wisconsin Book Festival, held at…

Edward O’Donnell talked about his book, Henry George and the Crisis of Inequality: Progress and Poverty in the Gilded Age, about the life of the man who published Progress and Poverty, a critique of…

Antony Loewenstein talked about his book, Disaster Capitalism, in which he takes a critical look at companies like Halliburton, G4S, and Serco that make money off of natural and man-made…