The Values & Capitalism Blog

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

Announcing: 2018-2019 Values & Capitalism Young Scholars

1 week ago

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AEI’s Values & Capitalism initiative is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018–2019 V&C Young Scholar Awards.

US Foreign Policy and Theories of Not-Gardening

1 month ago

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Blog, Faith, Politics, Society, Summer Programs

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“Those who hate gardening need a theory,” wrote Polish philosopher and academic Leszek Kolakowski. “Not to garden without a theory is a shallow, unworthy way of life.” 

A Christian Response to Today’s Foreign Policy Debates

1 month ago

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America’s retreat from the global stage under the Trump administration is a startling departure from Washington’s traditional post-World War II foreign policy. Once a leading advocate for democracy, free trade, and international cooperation, the U.S. now watches from the sidelines

Rediscovering the Elephant in the Room: The Virtue of Epistemic Confidence

1 month ago

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When I consider today’s intellectual climate, I cannot help but think of the fable of blind men and an elephant. Each man forms judgments based on the feel of a particular portion of the elephant, resulting in varying theories about whether the object is a snake, massive tree, or a spear.

The Challenge of Compromise

1 month ago

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Blog, Faith, Politics, Society, Summer Programs

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Compromise is really hard. Trust me, my entire summer has been spent studying how to better facilitate it, even when it is a moralized issue. When a position becomes connected to one’s fundamental sense of right and wrong, a moralized issue is created.

Capitalism and Human Nature

1 month ago

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Blog, Economics, Society, Summer Programs

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From an early age, I “knew” what everyone seems to know about capitalism: It is great for the rich but not for the poor. In Nicaragua, where I grew up, a negative view of capitalism was the norm.

Resurrected Aid: Why There is Still Hope for Aid in Africa

1 month ago

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Blog, Faith, Global Affairs, Politics, Poverty, Society, Summer Programs

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The distribution of aid to developing countries in Africa is a contentious issue among economists and international policymakers. While giving aid to poverty-stricken countries may be seen as a generous act, it has been argued that doing so is not sustainable and does not benefit people in developing countries in the long run.

A Tale of Two Cities

1 month ago

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Blog, Economics, Faith, Global Affairs, Politics, Poverty, Society, Summer Programs

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The city of Nogales is one of the few settlements that actually straddles the U.S.-Mexico border. In Nogales, Arizona, the average household income is $30,000.

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