About the 2012 Conference

The 2012 Siebel Scholars Conference on Class Warfare will be held October 12-14 at the University of California, Berkeley.

Amidst the backdrop of the upcoming Presidential and Congressional elections, the issues of economic freedom and income inequality have risen to the forefront of national consciousness, as illustrated by the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements.  At this year’s conference, Siebel Scholars will engage with prominent experts representing a diverse set of perspectives to debate the root causes of class conflict as well as the social and economic trends fueling disparities in income and wealth.  Economists, historians, and civic leaders will share their perspectives on historical factors leading up to today’s economic and social environment, the best approaches to solve the problem of class warfare, and who should take responsibility.