“I’m a staunch defender of capitalism, and I think there’s a correct answer to the question of socialism vs. capitalism. We can fiddle around the edges of our political structures, but I think the arc of history involves the remarkable transformation in the status of human beings, from the increase in longevity to the way the market has allowed us to avoid the awful disasters of famine. Incontestably, we’ve seen a general improvement in the living conditions of the human species, and that is largely a product of initiative, free enterprise, people pursuing private property and following the rule of law. We have a liberal order that works!”
Glenn Loury is an economist, author, and public intellectual known for his fearless critiques of racial essentialism and state overreach. As the first Black tenured professor of economics at Harvard and a longtime voice for race-neutral public policy, Loury champions individual responsibility, academic freedom, and open discourse. Through The Glenn Show and his prolific writing, he challenges ideological conformity and defends the moral necessity of treating people as individuals, not political symbols.
Estimated World’s Smallest Political Quiz Score:
Economic: 80
Personal: 80
Note: Glenn Loury has not taken The World’s Smallest Political Quiz and this score is purely an estimate made by The Advocates For Self-Government.