60th annual William H. Leary Lecture: Gerontocracy in America
Schedule
Fri Apr 10 2026 at 12:15 pm to 01:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
383 S University St, Salt Lake City, UT, United States, Utah 84112 | Salt Lake City, UT
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Yale Law School Professor Samuel Moyn will deliver the 60th annual William H. Leary lecture on Friday, April 10, from 12:15-1:30 p.m. titled "Gerontocracy in America."Based on his forthcoming book of the same name, Moyn offers a diagnosis of our age divide and its consequences. He notes that as Americans debate President Biden’s infirmities and President Trump’s erratic behavior, we’ve neglected the bigger problem before us: a massive transfer of power and wealth to the oldest among us, and the curtailment of the prospects of the young.
Even apart from the presidency, in legislatures, businesses, and the courts, the average leader’s age has risen dramatically. The elderly predominantly fund campaigns and dominate their agendas, often with the intent to block any challenge to their status. The tax code is rigged on their behalf, as is an economy geared to sheltering financial and housing assets. The United States was founded on the promise of generational renovation but has become an increasingly febrile country of old men.
In-person attendees: Please register by noon on Monday, April 6, for lunch.
The views expressed in this lecture and in the event description are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the S.J. Quinney College of Law or the University of Utah.
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