Broken capitalism
A series guest-edited by Richard Reeves, author of Dream Hoarders and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, which queries why discontent with capitalism is rising and asks if it can it be repaired
es, capitalism is broken. To recover, liberals must eat humble pieFor liberal democracy to recover, we will have to recast prevailing liberal philosophy, politics and economic policy
oeing's travails show what's wrong with modern capitalismDeregulation means a company once run by engineers is now in the thrall of financiers and its stock remains high even as its planes fall from the sky
To rescue democracy, we must revive the reforms of the Progressive EraThe playbook for taming industrial capitalism already exists. It’s the essential starting point for reform today
Yes, contemporary capitalism can be compatible with liberal democracyYes, contemporary capitalism can be compatible with liberal democracy
William Arthur GalstonChanges in capitalism’s structure have moved faster than the policies required to domesticate them, and liberal democratic governments are scrambling to catch up
The US labor market is broken ... but an Opportunity Marketplace could save itA big, bold idea to create an empowering labor market would give Americans without college degrees a chance to shine
Starbucks v Dunkin': how capitalism gives us the illusion of choiceFrom the moment we wake up and brush our teeth, our consumer choices are dominated by a few large companies
Consumerism isn't a sellout - if capitalism works for allConsumers need protection from dishonest sellers, and the market needs protection from monopolies and cronyism
To thrive, American children need a stronger safety netTo thrive, American children need a stronger safety net
Melissa S KearneyIf our capitalist system is going to offer any meaningful promise of equal opportunity, we need a new social contract
Capitalism used to promise a better future. Can it still do that?The greatest challenges to capitalism come when that promise begins to be questioned
How to fix capitalism: nine expert solutions for America's broken systemHow to fix capitalism: nine expert solutions for America's broken system
Steven Pearlstein and othersDiscontent with America’s economic system is widespread, so could tax credits, transport subsidies or better childcare help? Or is capitalism not broken at all?
The economy isn't getting better for most Americans. But there is a fixUS economic data leaves us in the dark. If we don’t change the way we measure such progress, we’re unlikely to have much of it
Capitalism is failing. People want a job with a decent wage – why is that so hard?The workings of capitalism have been challenged both from the populist right and the socialist left. At the heart of the discontent in the US is faltering wages, writes Richard Reeves
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