Capitalism
Democratic Capitalism's Future
Until the late 1970s, a rough balance of power existed between democracy and capitalism. Can today’s capitalists be more like yesterday’s?
By Didi Kuo Until the late 1970s, a rough balance of power existed between democracy and capitalism. Can today’s capitalists be more like yesterday’s?
Yes, Government Creates Wealth
Economics has never accepted the idea that the public sector creates wealth. But it does—and acknowledging that can lead to sweeping change.
By Mariana Mazzucato Economics has never accepted the idea that the public sector creates wealth. But it does—and acknowledging that can lead to sweeping change.
Fighting Words
No, “liberal” and “progressive” aren’t synonyms. They have completely different histories—and the differences matter.
By Sean WilentzLabor and Capital in the Global Economy
How three decades of technological change, globalization, and government policy made workers more at the mercy of concentrated capital.
By Kimberly Clausing How three decades of technological change, globalization, and government policy made workers more at the mercy of concentrated capital.