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Boston College: Adam Smith and Modern Capitalism

April 14-15, 2023, the John Marshall Project at Boston College, a JMC partner program, will host thirteen renowned experts, including JMC fellow Dennis Rasmussen, for a two-day conference on Adam Smith […]

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Call for Papers: Capitalism and Informality

The Menard Family George Washington Forum at Ohio University invites paper proposals for a conference and subsequent special journal issue on capitalism and informality.

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Call for Papers: Origins of Capitalism

The Menard Family George Washington Forum at Ohio University invites paper proposals for a conference and subsequent edited volume on the origins of capitalism.

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Middlebury College: Are Social Justice and Capitalism Compatible?

On March 10, 2021, the Alexander Hamilton Forum at Middlebury College, a JMC partner program, is hosting faculty partner John Tomasi and Pablo Gilabert for a counterpoint discussion on social justice.

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RealClear American Civics: The Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism

RealClear Public Affairs has been highlighting institutions that are working to instill a solid understanding of American civics among students and teachers, including the CISC at Clemson University.

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Ohio University: “China and the World since 1949”

On February 11, 2021, the Menard Family George Washington Forum at Ohio University will be hosting Frank Dikötter for a lecture on China and its relationship with the rest of the world.

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Ohio University: “Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire”

On October 27, 2020, the George Washington Forum at Ohio University will be hosting Rebecca Henderson for a lecture on her latest book, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire.

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Nicholas Drummond: Madison and the Merchant Class

JMC fellow Nicholas Drummond has written an article for Starting Points Journal on nationalism, populism, and the founders', particularly Madison's, views of the merchant class.

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Gregory Collins: Commerce and Manners in Edmund Burke’s Political Economy

JMC fellow Gregory Collins has recently written a book, Commerce and Manners in Edmund Burke's Political Economy. It has been published online and was released in print form June 2020.

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Apply Now: Deputy Director of the Adam Smith Society at the Manhattan Institute

The Adam Smith Society, a national organization for business school students and professionals, at the Manhattan Institute is accepting applications for a new Deputy Director.

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Christianity in America and Christian Political Thought

As Easter draws near on April 12, the Jack Miller Center recognizes and examines the impact of Christianity on political thought, the American Founding, and American political development.

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UW Madison: Socialism, Social Democracy, & Capitalism

On March 11, 2020, the Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy at UW-Madison, will be co-hosting a debate between Brian Leiter and Bryan Caplan on social democracy and capitalism.

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Happy Birthday, Alexander Hamilton!

Founding father Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1755/57 in Charlestown, St. Kitts and Nevis. He had a significant impact on the development of the Constitution and the National Treasury.

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Kinder Institute: Is Capitalism Sustainable?

On October 15, 2019, Michael Munger will speak at the Kinder Institute at the University of Missouri, a JMC partner program, on his recent book providing a fresh look at the necessity of capitalism.

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Ohio University: Human Capital, Inequality and Economic Growth

On January 30, 2020, the George Washington Forum at Ohio University will be hosting a talk by Kevin M. Murphy on economic growth, inequality, and human capital.

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Ohio University: Illiberal Reformers in the Progressive Era

On January 29, 2019, Thomas C. Leonard will speak at the George Washington Forum at Ohio University on topics from his award-winning book, Illiberal Reformers.

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Notre Dame Lecture: James Otteson on Capitalism

James Otteson will address the question, "Is Capitalism Moral?" in a lecture at Notre Dame on November 17.

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“Can Capitalism Be Fixed?” – March 1st at American University

Janus Forum Debate
Hosted by Political Theory Institute
Tuesday, March 1st

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Adam Smith: Critic of Capitalism?

A Yale Center for the Study of Representative Institutions event

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Jason Brennan at American University

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
5:30-7:00 PM
Kay Spiritual Life Center, Basement Lounge

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A Capitalist Cure for Terrorism?

"Economic hope is the only way to win the battle for the constituencies on which terrorist groups feed."

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At Villanova: Stephen Moore on Capitalism’s Comeback

April 22nd at 4:00 PM
Villanova
Center for Engineering Education Research, Room 001

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