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The Future of Capitalism: A Series of Dialogues
What is the future of capitalism? How can the freedom and innovative potential of free markets be squared with the requirements of ecological sustainability and social justice? In a series of ten public online dialogues, we bring together visionary economists and other experts from around the world to explore ideas and solutions. This series of online events took place from September to November 2020.
Our Speakers
The following economists and other experts are part of this series of dialogues on the future of capitalism:
- Elizabeth Anderson, philosoper, University of Michigan
- Arnoud Boot, economist, University of Amsterdam
- François Bourguignon, former chief economist of the World Bank & retired professor of economics
- Paul Collier, economist, University of Oxford
- Christian Felber, founder Economy for the Common Good
- Isabelle Ferreras, sociologist, Université Catholique de Louvain
- Rana Foroohar, journalist at the Financial Times
- Luis Garicano Gabilondo, economist & member of the European Parliament
- Rebecca Henderson, economist, Harvard Business School
- Dalia Marin, economist, Technical University of Munich
- Colin Mayer, management scholar, University of Oxford
- Geert Noels, economist, consultant & author
- Ann Pettifor, independent political economist, author & speaker
- Lucrezia Reichlin, economist, London Business School
- Josh Ryan-Collins, economist, University College London
- Jeffrey Sachs, economist, Columbia University
- Irene van Staveren, economist, Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Julia Steinberger, ecological economist, University of Leeds
- Joseph Stiglitz, economist, Columbia University
- Jonathan Taplin, director emeritus USC Annenberg Innovation Lab
- Herman Van Rompuy, former permanent President of the European Council
- Mohammad Yunus, founder Grameen Bank
- Luigi Zingales, economist, University of Chicago
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Our Program of Dialogues with Visionary Economists & Other Experts
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Economics for Change
September 14, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
How economics is at the basis of incremental systematic change. With Irene van Staveren and Arnoud Boot.
What Really Matters in Markets
September 21, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
About the long term challenges for Europe. With Joseph Stiglitz and Herman Van Rompuy.
The Future Role of Business as a Force for Good
September 28, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On designing markets that stimulate the common good as a purpose. With Rebecca Henderson and Colin Mayer.
Inside Markets, Outside Markets
October 5, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
About the role of non-market actors and spheres. With Raghuram Rajan and Paul Collier.
The Effects of Contemporary Capitalism on Everyday Life
October 12, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On the challenges of creating affordable housing and satisfying work for all. With Isabelle Ferreras & Josh Ryan-Collins.
Free Markets & Inequality: An Inescapable Marriage?
October 19, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On the role of free markets for societal well-being. With Elizabeth Anderson and Francois Bourguignon.
Aligning Economies Worldwide to End Poverty
October 26, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
About the role of economic instruments that will enable markets to serve the poor. With Muhammad Yunus and Jeffrey Sachs.
How Can Markets Be Reconciled with Ecology?
November 2, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On environmental pressure and economic solutions to it. With Julia Steinberger & Ann Pettifor.
The New Corporate Power Concentrations
November 9, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On big data, the tech industry and the need for better governance. With Rana Foroohar and Jonathan Taplin.
Can a Different Market Economy Work in Practice?
November 16, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On the viability of a new market system. With Christian Felber and Luigi Zingales.
Europe’s Future Economy of the Common Good
November 23, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
On a more inclusive, just and sustainable model, with different European speakers.