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.