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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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Xavier: Energy and Environmental Policy in the Age of Coronavirus

On April 1, 2020, the Political Science Department at Xavier University, a JMC partner program, will host Peter Cannavò, Dan Byers, and Liz Blume for a virtual discussion of U.S. environmental policy.

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Apply Now: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at Duke Kunshan University

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) and Duke University invite applications for a regular rank, non-tenure track, Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position in philosophy, politics, and economics (PPE).

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James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Founding father James Madison was born on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, King George County, Virginia. "Father of the Constitution," he had a significant impact on America's structure of government.

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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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Villanova: Catholicism and the Morality of Free Markets

On February 13, 2020, the Matthew J. Ryan Center at Villanova University, a JMC partner program, will host William Cavanaugh and Jay Richards for a debate on religion's relationship to economics.

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Abraham Lincoln and the Preservation of the Union

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky. He is best known for his immense impact in leading our nation through a civil war and for ultimately abolishing slavery.

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George Washington, Father of Our Country

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Popes Creek, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Our first president, he holds the title "father of our country."

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Kinder Institute: Slavery and Politics at the University of Missouri

On February 21, 2020, the Kinder Institute will be host a lecture from JMC fellow Zachary Dowdle on the University of Missouri's historical relationship with slavery.

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Remembering Black History in America

Explore these articles, commentaries, and resources on the African-American experience in honor of Black History Month.

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John Dickinson Forum: Can a Catholic be a Socialist?

On February 5, 2020, the John Dickinson Forum at George Fox University, a JMC partner program, will host Catherine Pakaluk to speak on Catholicism and socialism.

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Ohio University: Toward a More Humane Economy

On February 20, 2020, the George Washington Forum at Ohio University will be hosting Mary Hirschfeld to speak on humane economics.

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Kinder Institute: Constitutional Democracy in Jamaica and the Caribbean

On February 6, 2020, the Kinder Institute will be co-hosting a lecture from the Jamaican prime minister, Andrew Michael Holness, who will speak on Jamaican constitutional government.

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Arizona State University: The Liberal Idea

On February 5, 2020, ASU's School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership will host Deirdre Nansen McCloskey for a lecture examining the historical role of classical liberalism.

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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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Gregory Collins on Burke and Political Economy

JMC fellow Gregory Collins has recently written an article for Law & Liberty on Edmund Burke's political economy and its implications for the current political moment.

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Ohio University: Brexit in Historical Perspective

On November 4, 2019, the George Washington Forum at Ohio University will be hosting Jeremy Black to speak on Brexit and its place in the historical perspective.

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Christopher Newport University: Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship

Christopher Newport University is accepting applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in American Studies. Review of applications will begin on October 13, 2019.

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Gregory Collins: Edmund Burke, Strauss, and the Straussians

JMC fellow Gregory Collins has written an article for Perspectives on Political Science discussing Burke, Strauss, and their views of statesmanship.

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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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Xavier: Political Economy in the Founding Era

On April 9, 2019, the Political Science Department at Xavier University, a JMC partner program, will be hosting David Houpt for a lecture on the political economy of participation in the founding era.

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Ohio University: What Was Political Economy?

On February 6, 2019, the George Washington Forum at Ohio University will be hosting a talk by Jason Peacey on the origins of political economy.

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Job Opportunity: University of Richmond Postdoc

The John Marshall Center at the University of Richmond is accepting applications for a research fellowship in political economy for 2018-19. Review begins March 10, 2018.

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