Capitalism Thursdays: Agriculture and Capitalism

This event focuses on how agriculture, the cooperative movement, and animals are intertwined with the development and understanding of capitalism in Denmark. Through presentations and a panel discussion, we explore how the logics of capitalism shape collaboration, production, and the relationship between humans and nature.Capitalism Thursdays: Agriculture and Capitalism
(Note: the event will be in Danish)Program:

• 13:00–13:10 Welcome and introduction
  Paul Sharp and Jeppe Nevers (SDU/DIAS)
• 13:10–13:40 The Cooperative Movement in the Light of Capitalism
  Esben Bøgh Sørensen (The Green Museum)
• 13:40–14:10 Cows as Machines? Capitalism’s Grip on Animals
  Mette Vaarst (Aarhus University)
• 14:10–14:30 Coffee
• 14:30–15:15 Panel: The Cooperative Movement, Agriculture, and Capitalism – New Perspectives
  Moderator: Jeppe Nevers (SDU/DIAS)
  Panel: Paul Sharp (SDU/DIAS), Esben Bøgh Sørensen (DGM), Mette Vaarst (AU)

Background:
The event is part of the Capitalism in the Danish Experience – Wicked Problem Initiative, which explores capitalism as a complex and contradictory phenomenon. The focus is on capitalism’s development in Denmark since the 18th century—not to identify a “Danish model,” but to understand how the balance between wealth and equality has been shaped by agriculture, science, empire, migration, entrepreneurship, capital, and the welfare state. Through this lens, we aim to rethink what capitalism means when viewed from Denmark—and what Denmark reveals about capitalism more broadly. Some seminars are in Danish, others in English.