On June 6, 2023, two of the most influential economic thought leaders of our time came together for a fireside chat: Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times, and Raghuram Rajan, the Katherine Dusak Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance and Rothman Faculty in Residence at Chicago Booth’s Robert Rothman, ’77, London Campus.

The speakers explored key themes from Wolf’s latest book, The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism (2023). They also reflected on some of today’s most pressing issues—including the rise of inequality, economic turmoil, and political instability—and examined the role of capitalism, democracy, markets, and civil society in shaping a more secure and prosperous future for all.