Tag: Capitalism
Critique of Capitalism – The Limits to Growth
Capitalism doesn’t make it particularly difficult for its critics: the market liberalizations of the 1980s resulted in tax-financed state liability for banks that had gambled away. The ideology of open…
“Capitalism is the best tool to stop climate change”
Dusseldorf It is one of the fastest growing green tech companies in Europe: the solar start-up Enpal. Earlier this year, the company doubled its valuation to €2.25 billion. In the…
Venezuela is turning to capitalism – but growth is in jeopardy
caracas They have disappeared from the streetscape and no longer greet those arriving: the huge posters with Hugo Chávez’s likeness and the heroic slogans of his “socialism of the 21st…
Myth of renunciation – Why we must not forego growth for climate protection
Keywords like “degrowth”, “post-growth”, “post-Promethean technology” or “long-termism”: They all address concepts that aim to save the world from climate change with less economic growth and less traditional industry. Sometimes…
Despite the recession and short-time work, records are the right signal
Dax curve The shares in the Dax are mostly in the hands of foreign investors. Investors from Germany own only a third of the securities. (Photo: dpa) Skeptics, warners and…
Why there is no end to capitalism
“The end of capitalism”, the title of Ulrike Herrmann’s new book, has already been predicted by many. A certain Karl Marx, for example, who derived this prognosis from his theory…
What is the Cause of Suicides Proliferated with Capitalism?
In his study of suicides, the French sociologist Emile Durkheim found a relationship between suicide and capitalism. When we look at today, we see that suicides have become more frequent…
No relaxation in Ukraine – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
Yesterday, at this point, I pointed out that the perceived relaxation in the Ukraine crisis corresponds above all to western wishful thinking. Now reality has caught up with us. So…
Delivery Hero, Facebook, Apple, Amazon: Capitalism is alive
Delivery Hero Doubts about the business model. (Photo: EPA-EFE) Meta, better known as Facebook, has lost around a third of its value since the beginning of the year. Delivery Hero…
Delivery Hero, Facebook, Apple, Amazon: Capitalism is alive
Delivery Hero Doubts about the business model. (Photo: EPA-EFE) Meta, better known as Facebook, has lost around a third of its value since the beginning of the year. Delivery Hero…
Dialogue instead of argument – activists challenge the board members
Coal-fired power plant in Niederaussem Activist investors are putting pressure on them – today often also on important issues of ecological sustainability. Boards should welcome the commitment. (Photo: Getty Images)…
Capitalism ensures that we can afford environmental protection
Protest by climate protectors What role does capitalism play? (Photo: imago images / aal.photo) Capitalism is having a hard time. For years he has been held responsible for everything bad…
Brexit, Corona and Co. ensure job changes
Examiner’s column The author is a member of the editor-in-chief of “Zeit-Magazin”. I’ve read that the British are still struggling to get enough truck drivers excited about themselves. This is…
An avatar doesn’t need a haircut
The author Miriam Meckel is a German publicist and entrepreneur. She is co-founder and CEO of ada Learning GmbH. She also teaches as a professor for communication management at the…
This World Is Not For You Or Me Karl Marx: What Is Capitalism?
Capitalism, the most widely accepted economic system in today’s world, has been with us for centuries. However, there are also opinions that oppose or support this economic system. So what…
Ronald Cohen wants to revolutionize nothing less than capitalism
Chemical site Leuna According to Cohen, all companies have to measure the impact of their activities on the climate. (Photo: imago / imagebroker) Dusseldorf Saving the world with money. That…
The choice after the choice
Fridays for Future (Photo: imago images / Future Image) Dusseldorf Bernd Ulrich and Luisa Neubauer – a couple that couldn’t be more different. One journalist and deputy editor-in-chief of the…
Famous Billionaire: “Crypto is Destroying Capitalism and It’s Better for the World!”
Bitcoin billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya was the guest of the new episode of the podcast All-In. According to Palihapitiya, cryptocurrencies can help create an anti-capitalism and a better financial future for…