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2016 National Student Symposium

Free markets have exponentially improved the well-being of humanity and lifted more people out of poverty than any government program. But severe inequalities persist, and gaps have widened in the past thirty years. Is this a problem in and of itself? Or only to the extent it is caused by unfairly distorting the market with the help of government – so-called “crony capitalism" – as opposed to the inherently unique capabilities of each individual? How should the law be structured to ensure a level playing field?

This panel was presented at the 2016 National Student Symposium on Friday, February 26, 2016, at the University of Virginia School of Law.

Welcome and Opening Remarks
Caplin Auditorium

• Dean Paul Mahoney, Dean, David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law, and Arnold H. Leon Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
• Introduction: Mr. Dan McBride, President, University of Virginia School of Law Student Chapter

Panel I: Capitalism and Inequality
Caplin Auditorium

• Dr. Yaron Brook, Executive Director, The Ayn Rand Institute
• Prof. Thomas Edsall, Adjunct Professor of Journalism, Columbia Graduate School of Journalism
• Prof. Jason Johnston, Henry L. and Grace Doherty Charitable Foundation Professor of Law, University of Virginia School of Law
• Prof. Steven Teles, Associate Professor of Political Science, Johns Hopkins University
• Moderator: Hon. Jerry E. Smith, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

University of Virginia School of Law
Charlottesville, VA