Is this crisis giving capitalism a moral nudge?

New thinking was already percolating in corporate boardrooms. Now many corporations are acting to address the pandemic – or risking criticism if they don’t care for “essential workers.”

Stories keep rolling in of corporate good deeds in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic:

Carhartt, the clothing maker known for its sturdy work pants, has redirected factories in Kentucky and Tennessee to produce gowns and masks for medical workers.

Shoe company Allbirds of San Francisco, which brands itself around low environmental impact, has donated $500,000 in footwear as part of an...