Economy Oct 04 Pope: Market capitalism has failed in pandemic, needs reform By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Making Sen$e Aug 20 Watch 7:22 CEOs are saying they need to be more socially minded. Will anything change? For decades, the driving goal for corporate America has been maximizing stockholders' profits. So what made nearly 200 of the country's most prominent companies issue a joint statement this week, representing a major philosophical shift? John Yang talks to Steven…
Nation Jul 29 Watch 5:08 Is socialism having its moment in U.S. elections? In other industrialized countries, movement towards a democratic form of socialism has been strong enough to win national elections. So why hasn’t socialism ever become a powerful force in American politics? There are lots of reasons, as well as younger… By Jeff Greenfield, Laura Fong
Making Sen$e Sep 18 Column: What’s wrong with the Harvard Business School and American business Harvard Business School professor emeritus Bruce Scott argues for reforms to the school that he claims could benefit the U.S. economy. By Bruce Scott
Economy Jul 30 Watch Can some corporations become forces for good? While publicly-held American corporations are responsible to shareholders to maximize profits, a growing group of businesses say they’re approaching their enterprises differently, with an eye toward environmental sustainability and workers’ rights. NewsHour Weekend's Christopher Booker reports on B Corps, a… By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo
Aug 03 Column: When capitalism only rewards shareholders, it’s time for reform By Bruce Scott Capitalism is not a self-regulating system and never has been. Continue reading
Sep 25 Naomi Klein on embracing Pope Francis’ critique of capitalism By Making Sen$e Editor Naomi Klein discusses the Pope’s encyclical and the role of morality in addressing climate change and "unbridled capitalism."… Continue reading
Sep 24 Watch 9:46 Naomi Klein on embracing the pope’s critique of capitalism By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 6:07 Reverend Jim Wallis: Pope Francis is more radical than a communist By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 4:54 Reverend Jim Wallis: Who’s the radical, Jesus or the pope? By PBS NewsHour Continue watching