Values & Capitalism on Campus: Westmont College
On March 31, 2014, our program manager accompanied AEI resident scholar Michael Rubin for a lecture at Westmont College and meetings with several faculty members.
Values & Capitalism on Campus: Gordon College
When Gordon College last hosted Values & Capitalism visitors, a public debate between Arthur Brooks and Jim Wallis drew sharp contrasts in differing visions about the role of capitalism in society, and its ability to help the poor.
The Pursuit of Happiness: An Evening With Arthur Brooks and Eric Metaxas
Are you happy? Do you want the good life— and for others to have it too?
Flourishing in the Valley of the Dry Bones: A Good Friday Reflection
Today, Christians around the world observe Good Friday, the sorrowful apex of the Lenten season, when Jesus Christ gave his life on the cross to atone for the sins of humankind.
Common Good #2 – Robert Doar
In this edition of “Common Good” we are joined by Robert Doar, the Morgridge Fellow in Poverty Studies at the American Enterprise Institute.
If You Really Care About Kids, Cut Adoption and Foster Care Red Tape
After viewing a forum Values & Capitalism held on foster care and adoption, I was inspired enough to discuss the topic with ladies at church as we sat together knitting, sewing, and scrapbooking on a recent craft day.
The Limits of Economics
The resignation of Brendan Eich, former CEO of Mozilla, for donating $1,000 in 2008 to support Proposition 8 (a California ballot initiative defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman), elicited cheers from proponents of same-sex marriage and concern from proponents of traditional marriage norms.
Helping Actually Can Hurt, New Study Finds
A new report asks: Is it better to have received government aid than never to have received at all?
Friday Five: What Suffering Does
This week’s collection includes a reflection on suffering, the myth of the wage gap, discussion on social mobility, and more.
