A new study co-authored by an MIT economist shows that when it comes to growth, democracy significantly increases development.
Capitalism and Big Business articles on Democracy Chronicles
This capitalism section features news on how the world's preeminent economic system and the big business interests behind it relate to democracy, particularly free and fair elections. Other systems are also covered at Democracy Chronicles. See our articles on Anarchism, Libertarianism, and Socialism.
Thoughts on Corporate Personhood
In looking for sense in the modern world, we must not overlook the fact that, whatever the judicial rationale supporting the decision that corporations are persons, corporations are not human.
KFC Dedicates China Restaurant to Memory of Communist Hero
KFC is memorializing a popular Communist hero with restaurant decor extolling his deeds, in matching of an iconic American brand with Communist propaganda.
Listening to the Voices of Our Farmers: Preview
Dairy farming is the perfect microcosm for all the ways big money and bad policy is destroying local control of our food supply, devastating rural economies and filling us up with chemically enhanced products.
Amazon Pays Nothing in Taxes, But the Poor Sure Do
The middle class and the poor need the tax breaks, not the Oligarchs at the top. There are property taxes, income taxes, alcohol taxes, license plate taxes, utility taxes, tobacco taxes, gasoline taxes and more.
Global Sports Groups Can Flex Power to Support Human Rights
Global sports groups show their potential power by unrelenting campaign of repression against demonstrators, peaceful critics, and human rights defenders.
Why Mining Giants Are Calling for Greater Australian Aboriginal Rights
BHP and Rio Tinto are supporting a campaign to change Australia’s constitution to give a formal voice to Aboriginal people in federal parliament.
Why Are 4 Corporate Lobbyists Serving as Trump Cabinet Secretaries?
With the departure of Defense Secretary James Mattis, industry lobbyists now make up four of President Trump’s cabinet secretaries.
PODCAST: Using the Tools of Democracy to Address Economic Inequality
As the gap between rich and poor widens, so too does trust in political institutions and faith in democracy itself. Democracy is opposite to inequality.
Ex-Starbucks CEO Schultz Contemplates Independent Presidential Run
A billionaire who made his fortune selling cups of coffee is stirring the political pot as he contemplates an independent run for U.S. president.