Economics professor Doug Irwin, the co-director of the Political Economy Project, highlights the books on the American Dream by the two participants before their debate.

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The Political Economy Project (PEP) combines interdisciplinary perspectives—past and present—on the relationship between economics, politics, and ethics. It addresses some of the knottiest dilemmas facing all human societies: between freedom and fairness, equality and prosperity, markets and governments.

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Lindsay MacMillan, Life After Dartmouth: From Banker to Novelist

MacMillan (’16, English and Econ) spent six years at Goldman, working her way up to vice president, before leaving it all and becoming a full-time writer with the success of her Wall Street romance novel The Heart of the Deal (2022), followed quickly by Double Decker Dreams (2023).

About the Project

The Political Economy Project explores the relationship between politics, economics, and ethics.

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Learn more about what's happening in PEP, including information about upcoming events.