The Values & Capitalism Blog

The Values & Capitalism blog is a forum for discussion about issues of Christian faith, economics, politics, society, poverty, and more.

The Practice of Governing with Humility

1 month ago

AEI

Blog, Politics, Society

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Last year, I gave a lecture to a group of students about dignity and humility. I made the case that when it comes to governing, treating the governed with respect requires those in positions of power to start from a place of modesty—appreciating others’ goodness, appreciating our own fallibility, and understanding what that means for public life.

Degree Inflation Is Hurting the Middle Class

2 months ago

AEI

Blog, Economics, Society

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Over the last several years, millions of Americans who did not graduate with a four-year degree are finding it harder to start a fulfilling career. One major cause? Degree inflation.

What "A Wrinkle in Time" Teaches Us About Good Government and Society

2 months ago

Aryana Petrosky

Blog, Politics, Society

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With the fast approaching movie release of “A Wrinkle in Time,” based on Madeline L’Engle’s children’s book, I decided to reread one of my childhood favorites before March 9th.

Apply for the 2018 Values & Capitalism Summer Conference

3 months ago

AEI

Blog, Summer Programs, Upcoming Events

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The Values & Capitalism Summer Conference is a fully-funded two-day seminar in Washington, DC, for students and faculty partners from Christian colleges and universities across the country. On June 14–16, 2018, V&C will host its eighth annual Summer Conference, during which participants will engage with policy experts and practitioners in a series of[...]

Economic Impact of the Syrian Refugee Crisis on Jordan

3 months ago

AEI

Blog, Economics, Global Affairs, Poverty, V&C Young Scholars

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Fully opening employment for refugees in their host country is a solution that has never been tested, but it may just be the solution which this greatest of crises needs. This research paper assesses the impact of Special Economic Zones in Jordan amidst the Syrian refugee crisis.

Microfinance as a tool for international economic growth

4 months ago

AEI

Blog, Politics, V&C Young Scholars

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Microfinance is a relatively recent method of poverty alleviation that is implemented in countries around the world to promote financial inclusion and economic development. This study researches the largely-less explored macroeconomic impact of the large-scale provision of microfinance services on economic growth to understand how this sector is increasingly[...]

Helping the Homeless: Public-Private Partnerships in Los Angeles County

5 months ago

AEI

Blog, Economics, Poverty, V&C Young Scholars

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Tess Scherkenback’s research uses a case study of the city of Glendora, California as a focus of the assessment of the role that public and private sector partnerships with local faith-based organizations have in the assistance of the homeless.

Apply for the 2018 AEI Summer Honors Program

5 months ago

AEI

Blog, Events, Upcoming Events

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The American Enterprise Institute’s Summer Honors Program is a series of educational and professional development opportunities in Washington, DC, for top undergraduate students.

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