

Did Capitalism Fail During the Pandemic?
7 snips Apr 5, 2024
Joe Nocera and Gene Epstein debate the impact of capitalism during the pandemic, discussing globalization, cronyism in big pharma, and shortages of medical supplies. They explore private equity in nursing homes, profit motives in healthcare, rising income inequality, and the influence of crony capitalism on vaccine development. The debate touches on government-business alliances, economic consequences of lockdowns, and disparities in pandemic responses worldwide.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Capitalism, Globalization, and the Pandemic
05:00 • 9min
The Evolution of Private Equity in Nursing Homes
14:15 • 3min
The Transformation of the Hospital Industry and its Consequences
17:37 • 2min
The Impact of COVID on Income Inequality and Capitalism
19:08 • 20min
The Debate on Crony Capitalism and Vaccine Development
38:59 • 20min
Exploring the Intersections of Crony Capitalism, Fascism, and Socialism
59:15 • 2min
Capitalism's Impact on Pandemic Response
01:01:10 • 27min
Upcoming Events and Debate Results Announcement
01:28:29 • 4min