The book asks a simple but persistent question: what kinds of capitalism are seen as legitimate—and why? Drawing on the case of India, Jackson shows how policymakers have long evaluated firms not only by nationality, but by behavior—favoring those that invest in local skills, technology, and production, while resisting those seen as extractive or speculative. In doing so, the book reframes debates on economic nationalism, industrial policy, and globalization.
The evening will open with remarks by Hashim Sarkis, dean of the School of Architecture and Planning, followed by a panel discussion with Suzanne Berger, Sheila Jasanoff, David Mindell, and Sanjay Sarma, moderated by Arindam Dutta.
Published by Harvard University Press (@harvardpress), the book contributes to ongoing conversations about how markets are shaped—and judged—by public values and policy choices.
📍 MIT Media Lab (@mitmedialab), Dreyfoos Lecture Hall (E14-633)
🗓 April 1, 2026 | 5:30–7 pm
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