6 – 6:30: Drinks reception

6:30 – 7:30: Discussion and Q&A

7:30 – 8:30: Post event reception

 

The Morality of Capitalism

About the Discussion

Rand challenged previous attempts to justify the self-interested nature of markets, including Adam Smith’s well-known “invisible hand” theory. She proposed a new perspective on self-interest, establishing a vital moral foundation for free markets.

In this talk, Yaron Brook examines the morality surrounding finance, free markets, savings, insurance, and the use of debt to fund consumption. He will explore the rationale behind capitalist motives and argue that capitalism is not only more effective than any other political system in promoting human flourishing, but also the only political system that is morally justifiable.

 

About the Speaker

Dr. Yaron Brook, chairman of the Ayn Rand Institute, hosts The Yaron Brook Show and has co-authored best-selling books including “Free Market Revolution.” and “Equal is Unfair”. Born in Israel, he later earned a PhD in finance in the U.S., taught at Santa Clara University, and co-founded BH Equity Research. He’s a prominent voice in economic circles and has contributed to major publications like The Wall Street Journal.