Benjamin Klutsey
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Director of the Program on Pluralism and Civil ExchangeIncoming Executive Director
Ben Klutsey currently leads the Program on Pluralism and Civil Exchange, a Mercatus Center initiative dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for pluralism as a fundamental pillar of a free, flourishing, and prosperous society. In his role, he collaborates with thought leaders, scholars, and dedicated practitioners, aiming to cultivate pluralistic values across society. He runs the Pluralist Lab, a series of structured sessions that bring students from different backgrounds and perspectives together to practice conversation across those differences.
He will succeed Dan Rothschild as the Mercatus Center's executive director on June 1, 2024.
Klutsey is passionate about driving meaningful dialogue and advancing ideas and practices that sustain a free and open society. He holds an MA in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University and a BA in Government and Philosophy from Lawrence University.
Latest Work
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How Do We Rebuild Trust? | The Curious Task
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Mercatus Center Names New Executive Director
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How To Disagree Better | Discourse
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Polarization | Profectus Magazine’s “True Progress”
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Is a US News ‘Nexit’ Underway, and How Can We Stop It? | The Hill
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Polarization and Behavioral Economics | Discourse
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Self-making: Finding Meaning Within Our Desires | Discourse
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Why America Is Both Democracy and Republic | Discourse
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Polarization and Political Violence | Discourse
Latest Work
- | Podcast Appearance Podcast Appearance
How Do We Rebuild Trust? | The Curious Task
- | Announcements Announcements
Mercatus Center Names New Executive Director
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
How To Disagree Better | Discourse
- | Podcast Appearance Podcast Appearance
Polarization | Profectus Magazine’s “True Progress”
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Is a US News ‘Nexit’ Underway, and How Can We Stop It? | The Hill
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Polarization and Behavioral Economics | Discourse
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Self-making: Finding Meaning Within Our Desires | Discourse
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Why America Is Both Democracy and Republic | Discourse
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Polarization and Political Violence | Discourse
Latest Work
- | Financial Markets Financial Markets
- | Books Books
Reframing Financial Regulation
- | Corporate Welfare Corporate Welfare
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Reforms to Boost Economic Growth
- | Financial Markets Financial Markets
- | Policy Briefs Policy Briefs
Speed Bankruptcy as the TARP Alternative
- | Academic & Student Programs Academic & Student Programs
- | Financial Markets Financial Markets
- | Working Papers Working Papers
Speed Bankruptcy: A Firewall to Future Crises
Latest Work
- | Podcast Appearance Podcast Appearance
How Do We Rebuild Trust? | The Curious Task
- | Podcast Appearance Podcast Appearance
Polarization | Profectus Magazine’s “True Progress”
- | Podcast Appearance Podcast Appearance
- | Discourse Magazine Podcast Discourse Magazine Podcast
Speaking Freely in American Universities | Discourse
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Discourse Magazine Podcast Discourse Magazine Podcast
Confident Pluralism
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Discourse Magazine Podcast Discourse Magazine Podcast
What We Share
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Discourse Magazine Podcast Discourse Magazine Podcast
A Matter of Trust
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Discourse Magazine Podcast Discourse Magazine Podcast
Too Much of a Good Thing
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
- | Discourse Magazine Podcast Discourse Magazine Podcast
Be a Fox, Not a Hedgehog
- | Mercatus Original Podcasts Mercatus Original Podcasts
Restoring Liberalism
Latest Work
- | Announcements Announcements
Mercatus Center Names New Executive Director
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
How To Disagree Better | Discourse
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Is a US News ‘Nexit’ Underway, and How Can We Stop It? | The Hill
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Polarization and Behavioral Economics | Discourse
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Self-making: Finding Meaning Within Our Desires | Discourse
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Why America Is Both Democracy and Republic | Discourse
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
Polarization and Political Violence | Discourse
- | Expert Commentary Expert Commentary
The Illusion of Division | Discourse
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