The Adam Smith Society’s Houston Professional chapter will be holding a special screening of the Intelligence Squared debate on the question of Eliminating Corporate Subsidies.

The auto industry, agriculture, the energy sector. What do they have in common? These industries benefit from government subsidies in the form of loans, tax breaks, regulation, and other preferences. Critics from the left and right say that not only do these subsidies transfer wealth from taxpayers to corporations, they distort the markets and our economy. Proponents say that government has an important role to play in launching innovation via strategic investment, and its support helps American companies thrive. Do we need subsidies, or is this corporate welfare?

Arguing FOR the motion will be Jack Abramoff, a former lobbyist & Author, Capitol Punishment and Zephyr Teachout, Assoc. Prof., Fordham Law & Author, Corruption in America. Arguing AGAINST will be Kate Gordon, Vice Chair of Climate & Sustainable Urbanization, Paulson Institute and Michael Lind, Co-Founder, New America Foundation

The event includes an open bar and food will be served. You may bring guests, but they must be registered. Please RSVP by Tuesday, April 5th.