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Talking free markets and #cronycapitalism. Based @ChicagoBooth. Follow our publication @ProMarket_org. Podcast: capitalisnt.com RT/Follow≠endorsement
Hyde Park, Chicago
chicagobooth.edu/Stigler
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    Jan 30, 2025
    .@ChicagoBooth's Eugene Fama, widely considered the “Father of Modern Finance,” predicts #Bitcoin’s demise as the Trump administration moves toward pro-crypto policy. Listen now to an all new #Capitalisnt, co-hosted by @bethanymac12 and @zingales. capitalisnt.com/episodes/why-t…
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    Jan 7, 2020
    Using famous economists to spread corporate narratives: Hubert Horan outlines problems found throughout @Uber’s 'academic research' program + reviews four publicized papers that illustrate the program was producing highly problematic 'research results':
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    Uber’s “Academic Research” Program: How to Use Famous Economists to Spread Corporate Narratives -...
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    Apr 1, 2022
    "You've been fighting Putin for 20 years now, and you know him very well. You say he will never back down. The question is," @zingales asks @Billbrowder on #Capitalisnt, "what is the ultimate goal of the #sanctions?" ms.spr.ly/6019wsbjx
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    Feb 17, 2022
    For the first time, a live debate on #Capitalisnt! @JHUCarey's Jeff Hooke and @ChicagoBooth's Steve Kaplan debate the performance of #privateequity — metrics, value, transparency & corporate governance. Joined by your hosts @bethanymac12 and @zingales. capitalisnt.com/episodes/the-p…
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    Oct 19, 2019
    SAVE THE DATE: Nov 8, noon-1: "How Putin & the Russian Oligarchs are Corrupting the World." @StiglerCenter hosts a conversation between hedge fund CEO, activist, and author @Billbrowder & Luigi @zingales on dealing with crony capitalism in Russia: eventbrite.com/e/how-putin-an…
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    Oct 23, 2020
    THURSDAY 10/29 12 PM CT: Join us for a conversation on the lessons learned from the anti-corruption movement in Latin America with Laura Alonso, Rafael Di Tella, and @SF_Moro. The conversation will be moderated @DMatamala. Register to join us: ms.spr.ly/6011TIAz1
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    Feb 2, 2023
    NEW on #Capitalisnt: China's "moment of panic" @zingales and @bethanymac12 discuss the implications of a historic crossroads in #China's political economy with @ChicagoBooth's Chang-Tai Hsieh. Listen now on all podcast platforms: capitalisnt.simplecast.com/episodes/the-e…
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    Jan 2, 2020
    "The worst people on the planet are absolutely terrified about being caught and sanctioned by the US govmt right now." @Billbrowder speaks with @katewaldock + Luigi @zingales on #capitalisnt about the #MagnitskyAct and the failures of Russian capitalism: capitalisnt.simplecast.com/episodes/the-f…
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    Nov 4, 2019
    FRIDAY, NOV 8th, 12-1 PM: EVENT SOLD OUT- WATCH LIVESTREAM: "How Putin & the Russian Oligarchs are Corrupting the World." @StiglerCenter hosts a conversation between @Billbrowder & Luigi @zingales on dealing with crony capitalism in Russia. media.chicagobooth.edu/Mediasite6/Pla…
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    Jan 2, 2020
    "The worst people on the planet are absolutely terrified about being caught and sanctioned by the US govmt right now." @Billbrowder speaks with @katewaldock + Luigi @zingales on #capitalisnt about the #MagnitskyAct and the failures of Russian capitalism: capitalisnt.simplecast.com/episodes/the-f…
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    Oct 28, 2019
    As Chile descends into chaos, @DMatamala explains how economic concentration and crony capitalism has led to the current crisis, showing that the signals of unrest in Chile mounted for years amid corruption scandals, rising inequality, and new monopolies. promarket.org/how-economic-c…
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    Apr 17, 2020
    Today on #capitalisnt, @katewaldock & @zingales explain the economic labyrinth of paying for relief bills. Are we just printing money from thin air? Plus, they discuss the possibility of a wealth tax with special guest, Nobel laureate Gene Fama. Listen: bit.ly/2xG23UT
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    Jul 12, 2022
    At a panel on de-biasing academic research at our #StiglerAntitrust22 Conference this year, @TomValletti expanded on what @zingales has called the "Uber problem": Directing research in a certain way. Revisit the panel with the #UberFiles revelations: youtube.com/watch?v=n0u7X7…
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    May 31, 2018
    “It is time to choose democracy over financial markets” @zingales says.
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    It's Time to Choose Democracy Over Financial Markets
    The Italian president's decision to reject an elected government makes neither economic nor political sense.