Stephen B. Young
Global executive director of the Coe (Co‑) Roundtable for Moral Capitalism and editor of the book 'Adam Smith and Modern Economics: Reclaiming the Moral High Ground'; speaks about Adam Smith, moral sentiments, and humane capitalism.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 4min
Stephen B. Young ed., "Adam Smith and Modern Economics: Reclaiming the Moral High Ground" (de Gruyter, 2026)
Stephen B. Young, global executive director of the Coe Roundtable for Moral Capitalism, offers a concise mini bio and frames Adam Smith as a moral economist. He explores Smith’s moral sentiments, the impartial spectator, humane capitalism and education, technology and retraining, decentralization, and the orchestra metaphor for creative coordination.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 4min
Stephen B. Young ed., "Adam Smith and Modern Economics: Reclaiming the Moral High Ground" (de Gruyter, 2026)
Stephen B. Young, Global Executive Director of the Caux Round Table and editor of the new volume, discusses Smithian ethics and moral capitalism. He traces Smith’s pin factory insight, contrasts Smith and Marx on wealth, and reframes self-interest through conscience and the impartial spectator. He also explores education, retraining, decentralization, stakeholder responsibility, and practical responses to technological disruption.
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Apr 29, 2026 • 1h 12min
Stephen B. Young ed., "Adam Smith and Modern Economics: Reclaiming the Moral High Ground" (de Gruyter, 2026)
Stephen B. Young, Global Executive Director of the Co-Founders Roundtable and editor of the new volume on Adam Smith, discusses Smith’s moral framework and its relevance for modern markets. He contrasts Smith’s view with Marx, explores technology and retraining, unpacks the impartial spectator and conscience, and considers stakeholder-focused moral capitalism and antitrust concerns.
