What explains the West’s extraordinary economic growth over the past two centuries? What are the factors that dramatically improved standards of living for millions of people over time? And are these forces immutable? What are the challenges facing capitalism today? Join Deirdre McCloskey, Joel Mokyr, and James Robinson, along with moderator James Heckman, as they debate and discuss the origins, development, and future of economic growth.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at: https://bfi.uchicago.edu/events/event/culture-and-markets-the-potent-mix-that-fueled-growth-from-the-industrial-revolution-to-the-present/?occurrence_id=0

Please enter through door on South Dorchester Avenue.

This event is cosponsored by International House and Becker Friedman Institute for Economics.