Symposium
The U.S.-China Future
By The Editors2 MIN READ
Overview: The Cool War Continues
By Noah Feldman19 MIN READ
Trade: Parade of Broken Promises
By Elizabeth Economy18 MIN READ
IP Rights: The Pressing Need for Standards
By Rebecca Liao19 MIN READ
Global Reach: Information Is a Weapon
By Aleksandra W. Gadzala19 MIN READ
Technology: From Copycats to Innovators
By Richard Vague16 MIN READ
Diplomacy: Can China See the Global Public Good?
By David Dollar19 MIN READ
Inside China: Xi's Risky Power Play
By Manfred Elfstrom17 MIN READ
Features
The Democracy Poll: Americans and the Economy
Our first-ever poll produces some encouraging results—but also shows that some old modes of thought die hard.
By The Editors
Our first-ever poll produces some encouraging results—but also shows that some old modes of thought die hard.
20 MIN READ
Our Friend the Market
Liberals need to understand: The rules that structure the market are at least as important as government programs.
By Dean Baker
Liberals need to understand: The rules that structure the market are at least as important as government programs.
8 MIN READ
Economic Dignity
We must not lose sight of what economic policy is all about: allowing people to lead dignified lives.
By Gene Sperling
We must not lose sight of what economic policy is all about: allowing people to lead dignified lives.
43 MIN READ
Book Reviews
Yes, It Was That Bad
The media and the Russians helped elect Donald Trump. The pressing question now is, can we avoid a repeat performance?
By Patricia Aufderheide
The media and the Russians helped elect Donald Trump. The pressing question now is, can we avoid a repeat performance?
12 MIN READ
Crime and Misdemeanors
Even minor offenses like failure to pay parking tickets lead to abusive treatment of millions of Americans.
By Jonathan Blanks
Even minor offenses like failure to pay parking tickets lead to abusive treatment of millions of Americans.
14 MIN READ
Philanthropic Harm
Not only can’t philanthropy replace a strong public sector—it needs one to promote the common good effectively.
By Mark Schmitt
Not only can’t philanthropy replace a strong public sector—it needs one to promote the common good effectively.
12 MIN READ
Recounting
The Taxman Cometh
Name a country where high tax rates on the rich didn’t discourage growth. How about the United States of America?
By Michael Tomasky
Name a country where high tax rates on the rich didn’t discourage growth. How about the United States of America?