Wake Forest Center for the Study of Capitalism

03/15/2024

Is the workplace meant to be a disagreement-free zone, or a place where we can disagree productively?

In a new Substack article, Christina Elson and Kylie King examine how effectively workplaces foster conversations between people of diverse ideological and demographic backgrounds.

Read it at the link in the comments: 🔗 ⬇️

02/23/2024

Younger generations aren't necessarily anti-capitalism, just anti-failure.

Many younger Americans want to make as much money as they honestly can, but want a hard stop on how far down they can fall the economic ladder.

But why?

Read more in our director’s, Dr. Christina Elson, latest piece on "Safety Capitalism" published by Fast Company. Link in the comments below! 🔗 ⬇️

02/23/2024

What's fair game to talk about in the workplace?

Well, that depends on who you are and what your position is.

Managers tend to think their workplaces do a great job of creating a culture where it’s comfortable to discuss ideology.

But fewer than half of women, liberals, and non-managers say the same.

Check out Dr. Christina Elson's latest piece on Substack for the full survey results in the comments below!

02/09/2024

Is your workplace culture trash?

If so, believe it or not, you’re in the minority. 70% of Americans have positive views of their workplace culture.

Those who share the most favorable views of their workplace culture:

💼Managers at 76.4% (vs non-managers at 59.1%)

🐘Conservatives at 75% (vs moderates at 72.6% and liberals at 65.2%)

🚹Men at 70.9% (vs women at 64.4%)

Why? What stories do you think this data illustrates?

Learn more about our findings in our director's latest Substack article by going to christinaelson.substack.com. Link in comments 🔗⬇️

01/25/2024

We launched a multi-year survey exploring the complex relationship between capitalism and democracy in the U.S.

How do Millennials and Gen Z view this dynamic?

What do they expect from businesses and government?

Subscribe to this substack for insightful articles by Drs. Christina Elson and Kylie King on key findings 👇

01/22/2024

Half of Americans doubt they'll ever own a home.

If you own one, what's your story about buying a house?

01/18/2024

👀 America's affordable housing crisis, supercharged by the pandemic, leaves 31% of Gen Z bunking with parents, unable to afford their own place. ➡️ bit.ly/GenZhousing

01/16/2024

At your family holiday parties, you might have noticed a generational divide on capitalism.

Gen Z seems to be questioning it, with a Business Insider/YouGov survey showing 28% of 18-26 year-olds leaning towards socialism.

Contrast that with 77% of the 78+ crowd sticking with capitalism.

Will Gen Z’s distrust of capitalism prevail?

Fast Company is launching a global survey on free markets, stakeholder capitalism, and what consumers expect from businesses.

01/11/2024

📊 A set of recent polls have shown a significant divide within the Democratic party, particularly between the younger, more liberal wing and their older counterparts.

Millennials and Gen Z show more sympathy towards Palestinians, contrasting with the traditionally strong support for Israel seen in the United States.

Age and ideology appear to be driving the split among Democrats.

01/04/2024

Did the state of the economy affect your holidays?

01/02/2024

A recent Business Insider survey reveals a fascinating trend among America's Gen Z: 28% lean towards socialism over capitalism, almost matching the 29% who favor capitalism.

It's a generational split like we've never seen before!

What's your take on this? 👇

Gen Z is torn between capitalism and socialism. We asked experts what changes the generation could push for in the years to come.

12/23/2023

📉Extreme safetyism could kill American prosperity. ➡️ bit.ly/ExtremeSafetyism