Patrimonial capitalism's legacy is that many people see reform as a euphemism for corruption and self-dealing. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes capitalism corruption deal
Critics of consumer capitalism like to think that consumers are manipulated and controlled by those who seek to sell them things, but for the most part it's the other way around: companies must make what consumers want and deliver it at the lowest possible price. James Surowiecki capitalismcompanyconsumer share on social
Real politics is messy and morally ambiguous and doesn't make for a compelling thriller. James Surowiecki ambiguouscompelmake Change image and share on social
Most corporate name changes are the result of mergers and acquisitions. But these tend to be unimaginative. James Surowiecki acquisitioncorporatemerger Change image and share on social
Communism can't survive the captivating allure of capitalism. Rand Paul allurecapitalismcaptivate Change image and share on social
Evil has no substance of its own, but is only the defect, excess, perversion, or corruption of that which has substance. John Henry Newman corruptiondefectevil Change image and share on social
The historical novelist has to consider what has actually happened, while the SF writer is dealing in possibilities, but they are both in the business of imagining a world unlike our own and yet connected to it. Pamela Sargent businessconnectdeal share on social