Big businesses are often, but not always one of the better ways of constraining selfish incentives and stopping them from being destructive. The best criticism of big business in America today is that it's overly bureaucratized. If you're on a helpline or trying to deal with a large company, it sometimes can feel worse than dealing with your local DMV.
Author and economist Tyler Cowen of George Mason University talks about his book, Big Business, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Cowen argues that big corporations in America are underrated and under-appreciated. He even defends the financial sector while adding some caveats along the way. This is a lively and contrarian look at a timely issue.