What's Wrong With Capitalism: Do-overs and the Death of Responsibility
Russell Roberts examines our economic system, the financial sector's political power, and the role of debt.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: UCSB Campbell Hall, 574 Mesa Rd., Santa Barbara
Cost: Free
Age limit: All ages
Categories: Lectures
Description:
What caused the current economic crisis? Did capitalism have something to do with it – or was a moral or political problem lurking behind it? George Mason University economics professor and Hoover Institution research fellow Russell Roberts tackles these sticky questions in a lively and illuminating talk examining our economic system, the financial sector’s political power and the role of debt. Host of the award-winning weekly podcast EconTalk, Roberts has written several economics novels and is a frequent commentator on National Public Radio.
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Event posted Sept. 18, 2012
Last updated Oct. 3, 2012
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