University of Chicago

Raghuram G. Rajan·University of Chicago

Analyzes how technological disruption and globalized markets hollowed out local civic communities and proposes 'inclusive localism' to rebalance democratic capitalism.

Dam Thanh Son·University of Chicago

Dam Thanh Son presents a field-theoretical reformulation of Landau Fermi liquid theory, describing Fermi surfaces as coadjoint orbits of canonical transformations.

Richard H. Thaler·University of Chicago

Walks through mental accounting, the endowment effect, self-control problems, and choice architecture such as automatic retirement savings enrollment.

C. Raja Mohan & Karthik Nachiappan·University of Chicago

An in-depth panel discussion dissecting the 18th BRICS Summit, analyzing the aims, strategies, and internal tensions animating this key political grouping of the Global South.

Martha C. Nussbaum·University of Chicago

Martha Nussbaum elucidates her "capabilities approach" as an alternative framework for evaluating societal well-being and justice, moving beyond mere economic indicators like GDP to focus on individual human flourishing and substantive freedoms.

Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan & ISAS Panel·University of Chicago

This seminar investigates the strategic partnership between India and South Korea, analyzing their shared foreign policy goals, economic ties, and factors influencing their bilateral relationship.