The Morality of Capitalism

Yaron Brook delves into the morality of finance, free markets, savings, insurance and using debt to fund consumption.

by Yaron Brook | Apr 14, 2020 | Philosophy

In this talk, Yaron Brook delves into the morality of finance, free markets, savings, insurance and using debt to fund consumption. Through this talk, Brook explores the pursuit of capitalist motives and why it is indeed moral to be Capitalist. Hosted by Radley in Oxfordshire, UK on February 14, 2019.

Yaron Brook

Dr. Brook is the president and executive director of the Ayn Rand Institute.

The views represent those of the author and not necessarily those of Capitalism Magazine.

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