Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, capitalism has unleashed unimaginable growth in opportunity and prosperity. And yet, at key points in American history, economic disruption has led to a greater role for government, ostensibly to protect against capitalism’s excesses. Today, government regulates, mandates, subsidizes and controls a growing share of the American economy.
Join us for talk with former Texas Senator Phil Gramm to consider how historic events like the Industrial Revolution helped define, for most Americans, the government’s role and how the 21st-century world works.
This event is free an open to the public. Parking is available in Lot 39 of the LBJ School of Public Affairs building, 2315 Red River St., Austin, TX 78712-1536.
