What do we mean when we talk about capitalism? Our economic system might seem inevitable, but it's a construction project hundreds of years in the making and no part of it is natural or left to chance. This week, we kick off our series on the past, present and future of capitalism with Kristen Ghodsee, Vivek Chibber, and Bryan Caplan, who debate how an economic system became an all-encompassing force that rules our lives and our minds.
If you would like to read more about the guests:
- Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism by Kristen R. Ghodsee
- Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capitalby Vivek Chibber
- Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration by Bryan Caplan
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