Human and Other Types of Capital What makes America wealthy? Some would argue that America is rich ” and it is the richest country in history, by far ” because of its people. Specifically, their ingenuity, drive, skills, diversity, etc. Call that the nation’s “human capital.” Some would say America’s wealth lies in its bountiful natural...Read More
“The Wealth of Nations,” Updated — Repairing and Renewing America’s “Social Capital” “Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man.” –President John Kennedy * * * * * “Tens of millions of ordinary Americans will never recover from the financial collapse of 2007-09, a tragedy that spread misery around the world and cost U.S. households...Read More
