By: Rainer Zitelmann

Dr Rainer Zitelmann is a German historian, sociologist and author. His latest book is "The Origins of Poverty and Wealth" https://origins-poverty-wealth.com/

All 58 Articles

Back in the GDR? East Germans fear a return to socialism

September 16, 2024

As half of East Germans say recent negative developments in their country remind them of the post-war era of socialism, Germany has become the sick man of Europe, warns Rainer Zitelmann The German government has been increasingly intervening in the economy. Many Germans have been outraged by government mandates dictating which heating systems they are [...]
The Power of Capitalism: The myth of Swedish socialism

May 10, 2024

Sweden has long had a reputation as a successful 'socialist democracy' - but it's market reforms that have powered growth
The Power of Capitalism: How Venezuela went from rich to poor

May 10, 2024

Venezuela went from poor to rich under capitalism - and reversed those gains when it went back to socialism
The Power of Capitalism: Time and again, it’s free markets that deliver for people

May 10, 2024

Capitalism and free markets have been shown, again and again, to be better for people than any alternative
The power of capitalism: Don’t underestimate Reagan’s revolution

March 24, 2024

It's easy to underestimate just what Ronald Reagan had to do to turn the US economy around, writes Rainer Zitelmann
The Power of Capitalism: It’s easy to forget just how radical Margaret Thatcher was

March 17, 2024

Margaret Thatcher's radicalism changed Britain more than we recognise even today, argues Rainer Zitelmann in his latest guest essay on the power of capitalism
The Power of Capitalism: Kim vs the market only has one winner

March 10, 2024

Dr Rainer Zitelmann is a German historian, sociologist and author. His latest book is The Power of Capitalism. In our exclusive series, Zitelmann reveals a compelling body of evidence that capitalism and market economies have lifted billions out of poverty. Today he writes on North and South Korea The contrast between North and South Korea [...]
The Power of Capitalism: The German experiment shows the limits of the state

March 3, 2024

Dr Rainer Zitelmann is a German historian, sociologist and author. His latest book is The Power of Capitalism. In our exclusive series, Zitelmann reveals a compelling body of evidence that capitalism and market economies have lifted billions out of poverty. Today he writes on Germany. Germany unwittingly became the site of a large-scale experiment designed [...]
The UK has slipped down a vital economic index – but it’s not too late

February 28, 2024

The UK has hit its lowest point on record on the Index of Economic Freedom - and historian, sociologist and economist Dr Rainer Zitelmann warns significant changes are required
The Power of Capitalism: China’s growth is a case study in market forces

February 22, 2024

Dr Rainer Zitelmann is a German historian, sociologist and author. His latest book is The Power of Capitalism. In our exclusive series, Zitelmann reveals a compelling body of evidence that capitalism and market economies have lifted billions out of poverty. Today he writes on China. For millennia, China suffered famine after famine. As recently as [...]

Egypt and Iran will contest a ‘pride match’ at 2026 Fifa World Cup

Icons, purpose and gastronomy: How brands can win at the 2026 World Cup

The Great Christmas Feast review: A festive London must-do

By: Rainer Zitelmann

All 58 Articles

Subscribe