Tuesday, September 22, 2026

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Opening Reception
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Fire side chat
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Closing Reception

Monterey Modern Steakhouse
37 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022

Join the Manhattan Institute for a special conversation celebrating the release of MI senior fellow Allison Schrager’s new book, Worth the Risk.

Today’s economy is defined by uncertainty—but are we actually facing more risk than ever, or have we simply become less willing to embrace it?

In her timely new book, economist Allison Schrager argues that our growing aversion to risk is holding back economic opportunity, entrepreneurship, and personal fulfillment. Drawing on economics, behavioral science, and history, she challenges conventional assumptions about uncertainty and explains why taking smart risks is essential to individual success and a more dynamic society.

Schrager will be joined in conversation by AQR Capital Management co-founder Cliff Asness for a wide-ranging discussion on the role of risk in investing, innovation, and everyday life. Together, they will explore why Americans have become increasingly risk-averse, what we can learn from history’s most successful risk-takers, and how embracing uncertainty can lead to greater prosperity and resilience.

We hope you will join us for this thought-provoking discussion, followed by audience Q&A.