Professor Friedman is an expert on economic policy, and has written extensively on the broader relationship of economics to other lines of thinking. He will discuss his new book with political economist Dr Katherine Trebeck.

His new book Religion and the Rise of Capitalism is a major reassessment of the foundations of modern economic thinking, examining the profound influence of an until-now unrecognized force – religion.

Professor Friedman will share his research into how religious thinking has shaped economic thinking ever since the beginnings of modern Western economics. In addition, he will focus on how early religious influences continue to shape our current-day debate over economic policy.