Book review: “American Colossus: The Triumph of Capitalism, 1865-1900” by H. W. Brands

Do you remember Rutherford B. Hayes? What about Grover Cleveland? *American Colossus* covers a fascinating and underappreciated era of American history, which Brands interprets as a period of capitalism overpowering democracy.

July 30, 2021 0

Book review: “Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World”

This book offers a well-defended critique of markets. In sum: inequality is in part due to morally dubious behavior of corporate elites, and big philanthropy is an undemocratic process that circumvents elected representatives of the people. Bravo. You convinced me.

March 7, 2019 0

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