Tag: Capitalism

  • Pope Francis’ Criticism of Capitalism Has Long History in Catholic Church

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    Like so many others, I am taken with our new Pope and agree wholeheartedly with his criticism of capitalism and globalization.  After all, that message is the foundation of this site.  I was thrilled, therefore, when I came across the following article by Walter G. Moss in George Mason University’s History News Network because it mirrors…

  • Bill Moyers Interview with Richard Wolff

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    Richard D. Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he taught economics from 1973 to 2008. He is currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University, New York City. He also teaches classes regularly at the Brecht Forum in Manhattan. If you want to learn more about…

  • How Capitalism Creates the Welfare State

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    The Daily Dish – Andrew Sullivan FEB 19 2013 @ 12:33PM The two concepts are usually seen in complete opposition in our political discourse. The more capitalism and wealth, the familiar argument goes, the better able we are to do without a safety net for the poor, elderly, sick and young. And that’s true so…