Where does character come from? How can we get more of it in our economic enterprises?
From the Proverbs of Solomon to the American Founding Fathers, the person of good character plays an important role in social life. Character is not just for individuals but the common good, i.e., for human flourishing. It is not just for politics but commercial life.
The Acton Institute, in partnership with the Ciceronian Society and The Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America, will hold its Fifth Annual Academic Conference on the theme of “Character, Commerce, and Human Flourishing,” exploring the question of character in commercial life from a range of disciplinary perspectives. As part of our regular Acton Lecture Series, the conference will feature a plenary address by Andrew V. Abela, Dean and Ordinary Professor of Marketing at the Busch School.
What is character? What role does it play in our communities? In business? Join us on November 7, 2025 for this event where scholars from around the country will dive deep into history, philosophy, economics, and theology to answer those questions.
