Ethical Economics

The End of Capitalism and the Wellsprings of Radical Hope The End of Capitalism and the Wellsprings of Radical Hope

Capitalism in any form compels us to be greedy, callous and petty. Instead of reinventing it, we should replace it.

Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Eugene McCarraher

No Free Parking for Monopoly Players: Time to Revive Anti-Trust Law No Free Parking for Monopoly Players: Time to Revive Anti-Trust Law

The concentration of wealth and power among a few mega-corporations threatens our political and economic freedoms.

Jun 8, 2011 / Barry C. Lynn

Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and Ari Berman on Elizabeth Warren and the CFPB Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and Ari Berman on Elizabeth Warren and the CFPB

Why does the bank lobby and the politicians in its pocket feel so threatened by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

Jun 2, 2011 / The Nation

The Bank Lobby Steps Up Its Attack on Elizabeth Warren

The Bank Lobby Steps Up Its Attack on Elizabeth Warren The Bank Lobby Steps Up Its Attack on Elizabeth Warren

The new consumer protection bureau’s mission is to make it easier for consumers to understand financial fine print. So why are bankers so scared?

Jun 1, 2011 / Feature / Ari Berman

The New-Economy Movement

The New-Economy Movement The New-Economy Movement

A growing group of activists and socially responsible companies are rethinking business as usual.

May 25, 2011 / Feature / Gar Alperovitz

A New Grassroots Economy A New Grassroots Economy

Instead of just fighting those who own the economy, a growing handful of organizations for low-income people are building their own businesses.

May 25, 2011 / Feature / Sally Kohn

Nation Conversations: Barbara Dudley on Oregon’s Efforts to Create a State Bank

Nation Conversations: Barbara Dudley on Oregon’s Efforts to Create a State Bank Nation Conversations: Barbara Dudley on Oregon’s Efforts to Create a State Bank

Oregon attempts to follow in North Dakota's footsteps by pushing forward a bill to establish a publicly-owned bank.

May 23, 2011 / The Nation

What Makes Life Good?

What Makes Life Good? What Makes Life Good?

Measurements of economic growth fail to capture many facets of well-being.

Apr 13, 2011 / Feature / Martha C. Nussbaum

The Sarkozy-Stiglitz Commission’s Quest to Get Beyond GDP

The Sarkozy-Stiglitz Commission’s Quest to Get Beyond GDP The Sarkozy-Stiglitz Commission’s Quest to Get Beyond GDP

The Sarkozy commission advanced new ways of measuring progress—but hurdles remain.

Apr 13, 2011 / Feature / Eyal Press

Slide Show: America’s Day of Action: US Uncut and Solidarity with Wisconsin

Slide Show: America’s Day of Action: US Uncut and Solidarity with Wisconsin Slide Show: America’s Day of Action: US Uncut and Solidarity with Wisconsin

On Saturday, February 26, progressives carried out a major day of action as protesters from coast to coast joined Wisconsin workers in solidarity against right-wing attacks on unio…

Feb 28, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

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