I wrote recently about the wonderful experience I had this spring teaching a new graduate seminar that explored how entrepreneurship shapes our economy, society and culture.
What all of the students came away with is an understanding of the true complexity of the issues we face today. The standard my party is better than your party debate and the bumper sticker solutions that seems to always lead us to just doesn't cut it in times like these. They discovered how essential it is to dig deeper into the fundamental assumptions, the data we have on what works and what doesn't, and the longer term trends.
The Acton Institute has put together a powerful resource page that provides deep and thoughtful analysis of the current crisis and possible solutions. It also dives into the moral and cultural issues that are so intertwined with any set of economic policies.
Brew a fresh pot of coffee and explore some of the writings they are collecting at this site.
