Ethical Economics

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren’s Plan to Give Seniors an Emergency Boost Elizabeth Warren’s Plan to Give Seniors an Emergency Boost

A new bill would end taxpayer subsidies for CEO retirement plans and give the money to seniors.

Nov 5, 2015 / George Zornick

Asking for a Friend: Is It Me or Is It Capitalism?

Asking for a Friend: Is It Me or Is It Capitalism? Asking for a Friend: Is It Me or Is It Capitalism?

In the first installment of our new advice column, Liza answers readers’ questions about depression and the ethics of cleaning apps.

Nov 3, 2015 / Asking for a Friend / Liza Featherstone

Walmart’s Wage Increase Is Hurting Its Stock Price—and That’s OK

Walmart’s Wage Increase Is Hurting Its Stock Price—and That’s OK Walmart’s Wage Increase Is Hurting Its Stock Price—and That’s OK

The stock market doesn’t take long-term economic growth into account very well, so why do we look to it to see if higher wages are succeeding?

Oct 23, 2015 / Bryce Covert

Workers in a Foxconn factory in Guangdong province, China.

2 Things You Won’t Learn From the New Steve Jobs Film 2 Things You Won’t Learn From the New Steve Jobs Film

Apple is relentless toward its overseas labor force and remarkably innovative in its approach to tax avoidance.

Oct 15, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Moral Case Against the TPP

The Moral Case Against the TPP The Moral Case Against the TPP

The TPP doesn’t just put jobs at risk. It rewrites the rules of business for big corporations—just ask Pope Francis.

Oct 13, 2015 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Manuel Pérez-Rocha

Philanthrocapitalism: A Self-Love Story

Philanthrocapitalism: A Self-Love Story Philanthrocapitalism: A Self-Love Story

Why do super-rich activists mock their critics instead of listening to them?

Oct 1, 2015 / Feature / David Rieff

Our First Advice Columnist Is Taking Your Questions

Our First Advice Columnist Is Taking Your Questions Our First Advice Columnist Is Taking Your Questions

Living under late capitalism is hard. Liza is here to help.

Sep 29, 2015 / Asking for a Friend / Liza Featherstone

Dorothy Day

Pope Francis Elevates Dorothy Day’s Call For Economic Justice Pope Francis Elevates Dorothy Day’s Call For Economic Justice

The pope reminds Congress of an American moral tradition that believes “in an economy based on human needs rather than on the profit motive.”

Sep 24, 2015 / Editorial / John Nichols

As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People

As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People

What once seemed unexpected is no longer unthinkable.

Sep 22, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The New Mayor of Barcelona Tells Us Her Plans for a Radical City

The New Mayor of Barcelona Tells Us Her Plans for a Radical City The New Mayor of Barcelona Tells Us Her Plans for a Radical City

Once an activist, can Ada Colau make her vision a reality?

Sep 10, 2015 / Editorial / Elia Gran

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