Project on Democracy and Capitalism An in-depth exploration of the relationship between free-market economic systems and the execution of self-government Photo: Dubuque, Iowa, 1940; one of hundreds of billboards nationwide touting "The American Way" Pedagogy Addressing public misunderstandings of what democracy and capitalism are, how they function, and why they shape societies Scholarship Are democracy and capitalism good for each other? What does each require of the other? What must be done to improve both? Policy We are convening working groups to produce white papers, policy initiatives, and collaborative events for policy creation About the project Through an emphasis on pedagogy, scholarship, and policy, we are examining the intersection of free markets, free peoples, and free societies Recent Events Tuesday, May 03, 2022 Display time Off The risks that Russia's war in Ukraine will trigger a global financial crisis Watch Here Meet the scholars More about the people behind the Democracy and Capitalism Project Past conversations A summary of presentations from past speakers Supporters The Democracy and Capitalism Project is possible because of generous contributions from donors like you Watch: The recession and the 2020 election Bob Bruner, Isabel Sawhill, and Keith Hennessey look at the intersection of democracy and capitalism before the 2020 presidential election Featured Video Play Video Watch: Democracy and capitalism at UVA's Democracy Biennial A dynamic discussion, led by financial economist Robert Bruner, explores inequality, urban revitalization, and the future of work
