So often we take the meaning of terms for granted without knowing their complicated histories and changing definitions. “Capitalism” is one such example. In his new book, Capitalism: The Story Behind ...

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State capitalism. MAGA Marxism. Crony capitalism. Those are just some of the terms business and political commentators have used this year to describe how President Trump's policies are reshaping U.S.

State capitalism. MAGA Marxism. Crony capitalism. Those are just some of the terms business and political commentators have used this year to describe how President Trump's policies are reshaping U.S.

A conversation with historian Michael Sonenscher about the tricky task of defining capitalism and his new book, Capitalism: The Story Behind the Word. So often we take the meaning of terms for granted ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. State capitalism. MAGA Marxism. Crony ...