I commend anyone who reads the NYT. It shows a thirst to learn.
When learning about capitalism it is important to know there is a spectrum of capitalism.

To be truly knowledgable regarding the current practice of capitalism, one needs to read NYT contributor Robert Reich's book
'Super Capitalism'.

There is a difference between capitalism in the 17 and 1800's and today.

apples and oranges ladies and gentlemen apples and oranges.