President Donald Trump’s increasing control over businesses and the economy is being described by some commentators as “state capitalism”—a mix between socialism and capitalism. But the term “state ...

Call it industrial policy, state capitalism, old-fashioned socialism: It’s a bad idea. Across several recent administrations, ...

As the world evolves with new technological advancements and social changes, the traditional model of American capitalism is under increasing scrutiny and pressure. These challenges stem from various ...

The ideas here have been expanded in The Problématique of State Capitalism as part of the book The Spectre of State Capitalism with Adam D Dixon (2023) available via Open Access here. At the risk of ...

The Trump administration’s first major move into direct investment in the economy came early in the summer with the approval of Nippon Steel’s $17 billion purchase of U.S. Steel. The president said he ...

Call it industrial policy, state capitalism, old-fashioned socialism: It's a bad idea. Across several recent administrations, ...