When making a profit was immoral
What the story of a 17th-century tradesman tells us about capitalism’s evolution.
How to profit from magical thinking
Superstition pervades finance, real estate, and corporate settings. Managers and marketers can use it to their advantage.
Do companies ‘mind the GAAP’ when they aren’t required to?
Just over a third of medium-to-large private companies produce audited GAAP statements.
Don’t blame robots for workers’ woes—blame corporate profits
The labor share of output has declined over time, but so has the capital share.
As Sears fails, who will buy its brands?
Twitter finds the best acquirer for Kenmore appliances.