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The Robert F. Bruner Blog provides insights and analysis from Darden School Dean Emeritus Bob Bruner. He is a financial economist and the author or co-author of over 20 books and 400 teaching case studies. A faculty member since 1982 and winner of leading teaching awards at the University of Virginia and within the Commonwealth of Virginia, he teaches and conducts research in finance and management. View his research.

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    4 November 2024

    How Should We Teach Capitalism?

    “Give the pupils something to do, not something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking; learning naturally results.” – John Dewey (1916, 191)…

    1 November 2024

    Is Capitalism Broken?

    “Capitalism is broken.”  -- Rebecca Henderson, professor at Harvard Business School.[1] “Capitalism is broken.” – Katrina Vanden Heuvel, columnist.[2] “Capitalism is so broken it can’t be fixed.” – Paul B.…

    25 October 2024

    What is Capitalism? Why Definitions Matter

    “I am a capitalist.  I believe in free markets.”—Vice President Kamala Harris.[i] “I am a capitalist, but pay your fair share.”—President Joe Biden.[ii] “I am a capitalist. Come on. I…

    30 March 2024

    In Memory of C. Ray Smith

    (C. Ray Smith passed away November 3, 2023.  Here are some reflections on his work that I shared with the Darden Community.) Ray Smith was a faculty colleague, a leader…