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Virtuous Capitalism and the Financial Crisis
Mar 28, 2026 3:46 PM

The Acton Institute recently hosted a conference in California with David Bahnsen and the Center for Cultural Leadership. Conference audio is now available online via YouTube. You can learn more about the event here.

Listen to Rev. Sirico’s talk, “Can We Be Free Without Economic Freedom,” below.

Other speakers included:

Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin on “The Theological Roots of the Financial Crisis“Mr. David L. Bahnsen on “What Caused the Financial Crisis: The Left AND Right Have It Wrong” (Part I and Part II)Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse on “Marriage, Economy, and State: From the Family Home to the Housing Market“

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