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The Socialist Calculation Debate

The Socialist Calculation Debate

Date & Time: February 26th, 2026 @ 11:30 AM
Location: Student Union, Senate Chambers

Join Peter Boettke — author of The Socialist Calculation Debate: Theory, History, and Contemporary Relevance — for a rigorous, yet accessible, exploration of one of the foundational disputes in economic and political thought. Drawing on Boettke’s recent work, the session revisits the century-long debate over whether centrally planned economies can rationally allocate resources — examining arguments from the early 20th century through today. This event makes complex ideas about markets, planning, property, and information comprehensible and relevant for students and professionals alike.

This event is free and open to the public! Lunch will be included.