Sven Beckert’s epic history of trade identifies the ceaseless generation of wealth as the driving force behind capitalism’s ...

In a new global history, capitalism is an inescapable vibe—responsible for everything, everywhere, all at once.

Americans’ approval of capitalism has plunged to a record low, while their support for socialism has ticked up slightly in recent years, a new Gallup poll shows. Only 54% of US adults surveyed said ...

As New York City’s Democratic nominee for mayor, Zohran Mandani lays out progressive plans on the campaign trail, a new Fox News national survey reveals capitalism remains more popular than socialism.

Yet, it has become common jargon, often used when policymakers load up legislation such as the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion tax-and-spend bill with crony policies. Capitalism and our free enterprise ...

For years, Republicans have disparaged their political rivals by describing them as socialists. But that may not be the insult it once was for rank-and-file Democrats, who have warmed to socialism and ...

The 20th century was the best of times and the worst of times. On the dark side, as many as 270 million citizens were estimated to have been killed by governments that describe themselves as ...

Every time I write about conversations with entrepreneurs, more than one person will email to ask some version of, “Why do you glorify greedy capitalists?” I’m used to it, but it still bugs me. For ...

While the term has largely gone out of style, robber baron was an expression used to negatively describe powerful American businessmen of the 19th century. It was applied to those who were viewed as ...

The looming election has brought forward intensifying debates over a capitalism in crisis, rising nationalism and state power, and the possibility of a renewed fascism. Polarized politics and ...