Global Issues Colloquium explores the future of capitalism and socialism

McDaniel College's annual Global Issues Colloquium explores the future of capitalism and socialism led by Kevin H. McIntyre, Economics professor at McDaniel.

Titled “Wither Capitalism: Capitalism, Socialism, and the Global Search for Economic Opportunity,” the event, which is hosted by McDaniel's Global Fellows program, takes place Thursday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m., in McDaniel Hall's Coley Rice Lounge. It is free and open to the public.

The lecture explores the rising popularity of socialism and the global debate over capitalism, economic mobility and inequality, examining whether socialism offers solutions to today's challenges and what role capitalism might play in expanding opportunity. 

McInytre has taught a variety of courses in economics and statistics at McDaniel since 2000, ranging from introductory and first-year seminars to upper-level economics and graduate courses in Data Analytics. 

His primary research areas of interest include business cycles, monetary policy, Bitcoin and economic development in Eastern Europe. He has published articles in journals including The Journal of Macroeconomics, Eastern Economic Review and International Advances in Economic Research. In 2004, McIntyre was awarded the Order of Omega & Gamma Sigma Alpha Outstanding Professor Award. He conducted research with students in China in 2015 as a recipient of a ASIANetwork Freeman Foundation grant and he has also served as a visiting faculty member at McDaniel Europe in Budapest, Hungary, and Université Saint-Louis in Brussels, Belgium.

Prior to joining the McDaniel faculty, McIntyre was a senior economist at Moody’s Analytics, where he covered inflation, foreign exchange markets, the New England regional economy, and the financial services industry. He received his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics from Grinnell College and his master’s degree and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Virginia.

McDaniel’s Global Fellows program is a structured three-year program designed to enhance students’ understanding of global issues, develop heightened intercultural competency, and cultivate the skills and attitudes important to leading successful lives in a global context. McDaniel students earn a Global Fellow designation on their transcript upon completion of the program.

Additional information:

• Requests for ASL interpreters are welcome and should be made as soon as possible (two weeks prior to the event preferred) by contacting the specific event organizer.
• Other accommodation requests and questions can be directed to Conference Services at 410-857-2407. Visitors are asked to adhere to all health and safety policies and regulations in effect at the time of the event.