The miracle of capitalism, with Silicon Valley characteristics
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A top Citi banker warns AI could mean a 'tragic end' for capitalism if we don't act now
AI and robotics' threat to capitalism is coming fast and requires an immediate response, Citi's Jay Collins told BI.
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Gen Z's fascination with China is about their disillusionment with capitalism
Gen Z is picking and choosing things to appreciate about China's culture and advanced tech at the same time they are questioning US capitalism.
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It's never been easier to start a side hustle. That's the good news — and the bad news.
Side hustle culture has exploded in America. Entrepreneurs say its never been easier to start something, but succeeding is another story.
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Everyday investors have been missing out on a major source of wealth generation. That's quickly changing.
Private equity assets under management swelled to an estimated $6.7 trillion in 2025, up 72% over the last five years.
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I was laid off 18 months ago and still can't find a full-time job. I feel like I'm working harder than ever, yet making less than I did before.
After a 2024 layoff, Alex English struggled to find work in LA and moved back to Tampa, Florida. He said he's happier despite still job hunting.
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How the decline of economic data could end up with a lot of unemployed Americans
The quality and availability of economic data is declining. That could lead to a lot more unemployed Americans and increase the chance of recession.
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8 Americans explain how capitalism has shaped — and failed — their lives
Business Insider spoke to readers in their 20s to 80s about what capitalism means to them and why some of them are rethinking the system.
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Capitalism as we know it is having an identity crisis — and you're caught in the middle
Business Insider is tracking what the fight over the future of capitalism means for your work, your wealth, and your world.
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BlackRock CEO says capitalism isn't spreading the wealth — and AI might not either
In his opening remarks at the World Economic Forum, Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, warned that AI could heighten wealth inequality.
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America's new sink-or-swim era is here
Capitalism is alive and well in the private sector, where many employers have higher expectations and care less about loyalty.
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Ask Gavin Newsom: The future of capitalism is on the agenda at Davos
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he's headed to Davos this week to "draw a clear line between democratic capitalism and crony capitalism."
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Can you ace this high school quiz on capitalism?
Are you smarter than a high schooler? Take this 12th-grade economics quiz on capitalism, socialism, and market systems.
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How America's high schools are teaching capitalism
High school teachers say that teaching capitalism has become increasingly politicized, with students drawn to figures like Zohran Mamdani and AOC.
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Welcome to Trump's new, sorta socialist era of American capitalism
Trump is having the government buy stakes directly in companies — and it's going to change the way we all do business and reshape the economy.
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Tell us what you think about the future of capitalism
Business Insider is exploring the future of capitalism in the US, and we want to hear from you.
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