The Corporation in the Twenty-First Century: An evening with Sir John Kay

Kellogg College and the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship are delighted to welcome acclaimed economist, Sir John Kay, for a conversation about his new book, The Corporation in the Twenty-First Century: Why (Almost) Everything We Are Told About Business Is Wrong (Profile Books, 2024).

The book surveys the vast economic transformations that have occurred since the days of Adam Smith and Karl Marx, when capitalists built and controlled mills and factories. In contrast, both products and production today are increasingly dematerialized: the goods and services provided by the leading companies of the 21st century appear on your screen, fit in your pocket, or occupy your head. As Sir John argues, the consequences of this shift are upending classic ideas about the means of production, capital, and corporate power.

Alongside Sir John, the conversation will feature Professor Joshua Getzler of the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, Suzanne Schneider, Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College and a speaker from the Skoll Centre.

A book sale and signing will follow the event.

Refreshments will be served from 5pm; the talk will begin at 5.30pm. Post-event drinks will be served in the Hub at 6.45pm.

This event is free and open to all.

Should you have any further queries, or are unable to attend after booking, please contact [email protected]