The Adam Smith Society has launched virtual programming, a series of interactive online video briefings by policy experts on a variety of topics including the many dimensions of the evolving coronavirus crisis. NICOLE GELINAS Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute Columnist, New York Post Thursday, March 26, 1:00pm — 1:45pm EDT “Coronavirus: Fallout and Implications for Cities and the Economy” An expert on urban economics and finance, Nicole Gelinas briefed us on how the coronavirus will impact governmental budgets and municipalities broadly, as well as analyze the latest federal interventions to address the economic fallout. MARK MILLS Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute Thursday, April 2, 1:00pm — 1:45pm EDT “The New Oil Supply Wars: Causes and Implications for Global Energy” During and after the coronavirus crisis, what does the future for oil and alternatives look like? An expert in energy and technology, Mark Mills discussed the current oil pricing ‘wars’ between major oil producers and prospects for the global energy markets. ALLISON SCHRAGER, PhD Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute Thursday, April 9, 1:00pm – 1:45pm EDT “The Economics of Risk: How Companies Respond to Shocks” Economist Allison Schrager discussed how companies can manage risk they can anticipate, and how they can prepare for risks they never saw coming--as many are now. Reducing risk comes at a cost, and taking more risk offers more opportunities. The critical question for business is how to strike the right balance. DR. SIMON JOHNSON Ronald A. Kurtz (1954) Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management and Co-Chair, COVID-19 Policy Alliance Wednesday, April 15, 1:00pm — 1:45pm EDT “Rapid Response: Tailoring Policy and Targeting Innovation in the Post-Virus World” Dr. Simon Johnson and his colleague Dr. Retsef Levi convened the COVID-19 Policy Alliance on March 11 2020. The Alliance aims to rapidly develop, vet, and deliver policy proposals for use by state and federal government in the United States to combat the spread and severity of COVID-19. Dr. Johnson will give members a policy brief, elaborating on measures to be implemented across the country. Dr. Johnson is the MIT Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund. RYAN HANLEY Professor of Political Science, Boston College and Author, Our Great Purpose: Adam Smith on Living a Better Life Thursday, April 23, 1:00pm — 1:45pm EDT "Adam Smith, Capitalism, and the Good Life" Ryan Hanley discussed how the wisdom and foresight of Adam Smith can help us think about contemporary issues like poverty and inequality, the moral status of business, and even how to live life to the fullest. SEBASTIAN SEIGUER CEO and Co-Founder, emocha Health Thursday, April 30, 1:00pm — 1:45pm EDT "Coronavirus and its Implications for Telehealth" Digital health entrepreneur Sebastian Seiguer discussed how the novel coronavirus is rapidly changing the landscape of healthcare, and the potential long-term implications for telehealth delivery. STEVE FLEMING U.S. Head of Restructuring, PwC Thursday, May 7, 1:00pm — 1:45pm EDT "Insights from the Front Lines: A Conversation with PwC’s Turnaround and Restructuring Leader" Steve Fleming, U.S. Head of Restructuring for PwC, shared his insights on the near, medium and long term economic impacts of the coronavirus. TYLER COWEN Economist, George Mason University Thursday, May 14, 1:00pm — 1:45pm EDT "Big Business: A Love Letter to an American Anti-Hero" George Mason University economist and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Tyler Cowen discussed his book Big Business, an impassioned defense of corporations and their essential role in a balanced, productive, and progressive society. Cowen illuminated the crucial role businesses play in spurring innovation, rewarding talent and hard work, and creating the bounty on which we’ve all come to depend. KEVIN ORAM Co-Founder and Co-Portfolio Manager, Praesidium Investment Management Thursday, May 21, 1:00pm — 1:45pm EDT "Value Investing in the Post-Coronavirus Era featuring Kevin Oram, Co-Founder and Co-Portfolio Manager, Praesidium Investment Management" An interview with Adam Smith Society Executive Director Greg Menken on investment philosophy, adaptations Oram has made to that philosophy in the current economic crisis, and career advice.