Capitalism at a Crossroads - Forging a Just Future in Uncertain Times

Explore the future of capitalism in this thought-provoking 40-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute's "Toward a New Capitalism Summit." Delve into pressing issues such as widening inequality, climate crisis, and political uncertainty as experts discuss necessary changes to forge a more equitable future. Learn about potential solutions, including ending shareholder primacy and enabling long-termism, while examining new standards, tools, and norms that could reshape markets and their beneficiaries. Gain insights from industry pioneers on the historical context, current stakes, and the path forward for a more just economic system. The talk features Jean Case, Cathy Clark, and Martin Whittaker, moderated by Kimberly Adams, covering topics such as the current state of business, accountability, changing the source code of capitalism, trust, and a timeline for change. Conclude with an audience Q&A session to further explore these critical ideas.

Introduction
Business Today
The Past
Accountability
Changing the Source Code
Trust
Timeline
Audience Questions