Globalization Doesn't Make as Much Sense as It Used To
Since its founding, America has swung from protectionism to free trade. What’s next?
Economy
The Infuriating Cancellation of Good Girls Revolt
When women aren’t present for senior-level decision-making, companies can fail to see the value of shows and products that appeal more directly to the female half of the population.
Severe Inequality Is Incompatible With the American Dream
Why extreme wealth makes it hard for people to do better than their parents did
Carl’s Jr. Is the Fast-Food Chain of Trump’s America
A chain helmed by the nominee for labor secretary has unseated Chick-Fil-A as the perfect encapsulation of this cultural moment.
Trump Picks Multi-Millionaire Fast-Food Executive for Labor Secretary
The president-elect has chosen Andrew Puzder, a vocal critic of minimum-wage hikes and new overtime rules.
Nearly 5 Million U.S. Jobs Depend on Trade With Mexico
Arguments that policies such as NAFTA have killed American manufacturing jobs often ignore the many other American jobs that such deals create and support.
Business Leaders and the Mixed Feelings They Inspire
The combination of suspicion and reverence that people feel toward the financially successful isn’t unique to the modern era, but reflects a deep ambivalence that goes back to the Roman empire.
Why Trade Deficits Matter
Economists and politicians frequently overlook their role in whether Americans are working, and where.
Environmentalism Was Once a Social-Justice Movement
It can be again.
The Genius Behind the Big Mac
Jim Delligatti—who created the signature sandwich for McDonald’s—died last week. He never got rich from his wildly successful invention.