The Milken Institute is holding its annual Global Conference this week, and as at conferences past, Michael Milken himself chaired a panel discussion of Nobel laureates in economics. This year's panel: Gary Becker , Nobel Laureate, 1992; University Professor of Economics and Sociology, University of Chicago Roger Myerson , Nobel Laureate, 2007; Glen A. Lloyd Distinguished Service Professor in Economics, University of Chicago Myron Scholes , Nobel Laureate, 1997; Chairman, Platinum Grove Asset Management The theme this year was " Whither Capitalism? " The panelists covered a wide range of topics, from comparing the current recession to the Great Depression (they think it is not an apt comparison); to regulation and short-term efforts to shore up the financial system; to long term matters of concern, like education. There is a heavy Chicago School infulence in the discussion, and the panelists show little fear that free market principles prevail and capitalism is not going anywhere. Watch the discussion by clicking here . Start at 15 minutes in if you want tot skip the conference business and Milken Institute marketing: