July/ August Magazine Contents
Up one levelHow Are We Doing?
The American economy is in a rough patch. But the long-term trends are good—and there is a price to economic pessimism.
Hollywood’s Hero Deficit
The movie industry no longer aspires to portray genuine heroism—even though that’s precisely what audiences want to see.
America’s Other Immigration Crisis
We are bringing the world’s smartest people to our shores, training them, and then making them leave.
The Democrats’ Dilemma
A major shift in the composition of the American economy has transformed the Democratic Party and poses deep challenges to its future.
Bear Necessities?
The rush to regulate the securities industry ignores the lessons of history and might plant the seeds of disaster.
The Good News About Energy
Despite the pessimistic headlines on energy, a beneficial long-term trend is underway called decarbonization.
The Buck Starts Here
The most revolutionary invention in history is so ingrained in our daily lives that we scarcely consider it an invention at all.
What’s in a Name?
A declaration of identity was once a declaration of responsibility. What does that mean in an age of mass anonymity?
Where Credit Is Due
Stanford economist Jonathan Levin began investigating subprime lending in 2004—before it became front-page news.
What DO We Know About the Uninsured?
Fact and fiction: what we know and what we don’t about Americans without health insurance.
The American Scene
The corporate tax-cut race; Wal-Mart to the rescue; the case for genetically modified foods; smoking bans; and more.
Automobility: The Secrets of Their Success
The most popular cars of all time share more than the road.
Starr Bright
C.V. Starr’s Hank Greenberg on Eliot Spitzer, Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the economy.
Pictures Took!
The business photography of Bill Wood debunks a common myth: that art and commerce are always at loggerheads.