Global Capitalism: Capitalist Decline in Historical Perspective

Enjoying this ad-free presentation of Global Capitalism with Richard D. Wolff? Please consider supporting our work by signing up as a monthly subscriber on our website at https://www.democracyatwork.info/donate, joining our Patreon community at   / democracyatwork  , or becoming a paid subscriber on Substack at https://democracyatwork.substack.com. In this every-other-month presentation, Professor Wolff presents insights and analysis on the decline of the capitalist system as evident in four key periods of U.S. history. From The Legacy of World War 2 from 1945-1974, to the petrodollar boom from 1974 to 2026, the rise of the global south since 1945, and China's relentless rise from 1945 to the present, Professor Wolff shows how these examples are evidence enough that it is time to do better than capitalism. The lecture ends with an overview of the possibilities for a future in which socialism is a viable replacement for the declining capitalism plaguing the world today. Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum, these presentations are made available free of charge by the generous support of viewers and supporters of Democracy at Work. Please consider supporting this ongoing creation and distribution of this every-other-month presentation by giving a one-time suggested donation of $10 on our website at: https://www.democracyatwork.info/donate Thank you for your support and please remember to share this video and others we produce to help us reach a broader audience than we can do alone. Professor Wolff's latest book, "Understanding Capitalism," is available for purchase now: https://linktr.ee/understandingcapita... © 2026 Democracy at Work, Inc. All Rights Reserved