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Sven Beckert

German-American historian

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Jan 13, 2026
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What are the main arguments of the New History of Capitalism and how do they inform interpretations of slavery’s role in American economic growth?

The New History of Capitalism (NHC) argues that slavery was not peripheral but central to antebellum American economic development, driving innovations in finance, management, and market integration t...

Dec 2, 2025

Is capitalism inevitable

Debate over whether capitalism is "inevitable" splits along two clear lines: defenders point to capitalism’s historical durability and adaptive capacity (see Sven Beckert’s account of capitalism’s "wo...