Vintage American clothing still commands high prices, but the physical manifestations of U.S. empire have decayed. No one ...

Since our country was founded in 1776, its unique brand of capitalism has evolved over time to become a great engine for change, according to The Wall Street Journal’s editor Emma Tucker as she ...

The business of America may be business, but America's most prestigious book reviews don't pay much attention to it. So it's worth noting Riches to Rags, the New York Times Book Review's look at "Bad ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Jessica Mendoza: In the United States, the economic system is usually described ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. These three barriers are worsening, rendering the American Dream unattainable for many. So it is not surprising ...

American exceptionalism is often dismissed today as nostalgia or arrogance. In reality, it is neither. It is a practical observation about how a particular system, rooted in liberty, markets, and ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) While many people bandy around the term “capitalism,” it actually comes in many ...

The Wall Street Journal’s USA250 series asked a group of economists to make a long-term forecast: What will American capitalism look like in 2075? Good luck. As the saying goes, predictions are hard, ...

America's budget deficit is approximately $1.8 trillion—about 6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). This is a very high level of indebtedness, especially given that we are running these large ...