Capitalizing on Change

“Makes a good case that understanding business history is essential to understanding American history. . . . Recommended.” — CHOICE

“A sweeping synthesis of American business history. . . . Deserves to be widely read and discussed, particularly at this moment in our history.” — Enterprise & Society

“Synthesizes an extensive array of secondary sources into a judicious, accessibly written survey of American business. . . . Provid[es] a wealth of information and insight and giving readers a fine overview of the broad sweep of American business history.” — Journal of American History

“Do you love history? Do you enjoy business analysis? How about reflecting on social mores? Throw in a healthy dash of political drama and you've created the multiple layers of Capitalizing on Change. . . . Buder makes the intertwining dynamics of our 300 years of history so very readable.” — Better Investing

“This sweeping survey from colonial times to the summer of 2008 rejuvenates the theme of U.S. exceptionalism with a decisive and persuasive analysis. What made the nation so globally distinctive was a deep-seated entrepreneurial culture. Stanley Buder champions the individuals who drove the business system forward, from Ben Franklin to Bill Gates.” — Edwin J. Perkins, University of Southern California, author of Wall Street to Main Street: Charles Merrill and Middle-Class Investors