IMF Center Book Forum

The Moral Consequences of Economic Growth

Economic growth gives benefits far beyond the material: it brings "greater opportunity, tolerance of diversity, social mobility, commitment to fairness and dedication to democracy." That's the hypothesis advanced by Harvard University professor Benjamin Friedman in his new book The Moral Consequences of Economic Growth. Is he right? Join us in a discussion featuring:

Benjamin Friedman
Harvard University, William Joseph Maier Professor of Economics

Sebastian Mallaby
The Washington Post, Editorial Writer and Columnist

Nigel Ashford
George Mason University, Institute of Humane Studies

Simon Johnson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management

Moderated by Rev. Andrew Small, OMI
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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