Name: The Origins of Poverty and Wealth: A Journey Across the World
Start: 2025-06-14T15:00:00-0700
End: 2025-06-14T15:45:00-0700

Saturday June 14, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Sierra

Join Rainer Zitelmann, historian, sociologist, and author, as he takes you on an eye-opening journey through thirty countries across four continents. In his book The Origins of Poverty and Wealth, Zitelmann combines personal experiences, historical research, and interviews with economists, entrepreneurs, and everyday people to offer a deep, nuanced understanding of global wealth and inequality. From his conversations with leading figures of the global libertarian movement to his exploration of the diverse societies he visited, this session will shed light on the complex factors that shape prosperity and poverty, revealing how ideas of freedom, governance, and economic systems influence nations' fortunes.

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Rainer Zitelmann

A Bold Champion for Capitalism and Prosperity

Dr. Rainer Zitelmann is a historian, sociologist,, and bestselling author, whose work has reshaped the conversation on capitalism, economic freedom, and historical analysis. With 30 books translated into 30 languages, including, The Origins of Poverty and Wealth, Hitler's National... Read More →

Saturday June 14, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Sierra

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