Tag: capitalism
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In The Origin of Capitalism, a now-classic work of history, Ellen Meiksins Wood offers readers a clear and accessible introduction to the theories and debates concerning the birth of capitalism,… more ›
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Editor’s Note: Surveillance capitalism is everywhere. But it’s not the result of some wrong turn or a rogue abuse of corporate power — it’s the system working as intended. This… more ›
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Become an FT subscriber to read: How ‘creative destruction’ drives innovation and prosperity An intelligent take on global lifestyle, arts and culture Insightful reads Interviews & reviews The FT Crossword… more ›
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Merely “following the science” will not get us anywhere close to a more progressive future. Historian Adam Tooze has argued that COVID-19 is the first economic crisis of the Anthropocene, a… more ›
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Capitalism rules the world. With only the most minor exceptions, the entire globe now organizes economic production the same way: labor is voluntary, capital is mostly in private hands, and… more ›
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After the 2008 financial crisis, governments across the world injected over $3 trillion into the financial system. The goal was to unfreeze credit markets and get the global economy working… more ›