
Future of Capitalism
About the Future of Capitalism
"What is capitalism and what should it look like moving forward? How do we make sure that people are not left behind?"
As high inflation continues and recession fears abound, there is great concern that the working class will be left further behind as the top 1 percent continues to accrue wealth – which begs the question, is capitalism working for all of us? At least four forces are pushing for new ideas about capitalism and many potential areas of inquiry arise from these pressures, including: changes in the economic environment; the roles of investors in influencing business decision-making; effects of social movements on business decision-making; and actions by individual firms or groups of firms to address climate change.
Initiative Leadership
Dean Emeritus and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics Glenn Hubbard will convene business professionals, philanthropic leaders, academics, and journalists to explore these issues, including whether traditional cultural and economic factors supporting innovation and capitalism are still the right ones, as well as the roles for business and government in a modern capitalist economy.
Upcoming Events
Information regarding upcoming Future of Capitalism Events will be announced.
Past Events

Present Failings and Ways Forward: Private Sector, Public Sector
Held on: 09/30/2022 at the 19th annual conference of the Center on Capitalism and Society
A Discussion with Nobel Prize Recipient Ned Phelps
Held on: Tue, January 31, 2023
Location: Kravis Hall 665 West 130th Street New York, NY 10027
The first in a series led by Dean Emeritus Glenn Hubbard on the Future of Capitalism at The Hub at CBS, we begin with a conversation with Edmund Phelps, Columbia economics professor and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics.
A Discussion with Nobel Prize Recipient Joseph Stiglitz
Held on: Wed, February 1, 2023
Location: Cooperman Commons, Columbia Business School-Geffen Building 645 West 130th Street New York, NY 10027
In a series led by Dean Emeritus Glenn Hubbard on the Future of Capitalism at The Hub at CBS, we continue the conversation with Joseph Stiglitz, Columbia Professor and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics.