Labor productivity - output per hour worked - is an important factor determining the wealth of national economies and their standards of living. Its growth accounts for about half of per capita GDP growth in OECD countries. Despite its importance, it has received scant attention in political...

"The looming issue of automation is one of the more commonly discussed problems facing the American economy -- but it is not the only one. Big business has done much to accrue wealth for itself, while leaving the people behind. Our education system is inherently unequal, breaking along race and...

Introduction -- Capitalism on the brink -- The dangerous inequality -- The outcome of inequality -- The perfect storm -- Shareholder value gets lean and mean -- The way forward -- Stakeholder value is already working -- The time to act is now -- Postscript