So often we take the meaning of terms for granted without knowing their complicated histories and changing definitions. “Capitalism” is one such example. In his new book, Capitalism: The Story Behind ...

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Capitalism is not, as its defenders like to claim, defined by “free” or “private” enterprises. Likewise, “free” or “unregulated” markets do not define capitalism. Politics and ideology drive its ...

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The essayist Eula Biss focuses her new book on what seems to be a simple question. What is capitalism? For her, the answer to that question is complicated and elusive and comes in the form of short, ...

State capitalism. MAGA Marxism. Crony capitalism. Those are just some of the terms business and political commentators have used this year to describe how President Trump's policies are reshaping U.S.

We are a Capitalist country. Our nation has created greater wealth than any other society in Global history. But the distribution of those riches is outrageously skewed toward the top. The result, the ...

A conversation with historian Michael Sonenscher about the tricky task of defining capitalism and his new book, Capitalism: The Story Behind the Word. So often we take the meaning of terms for granted ...