One could argue that the U.S.—widely seen as an avatar of a free market capitalist system—achieved its 20th century heights of power and prosperity only after the expansion of government ...

Capitalism is an economic system in which individuals and private parties control the means of production and profits are the key driver of economic activity. ... Example An example of capitalism.

Capitalist and socialist economies are very different; capitalism relies on the markets, while socialism relies on government planning. Each system has its pros and cons.

Capitalism is not without its critiques, with good reason, argues Author Rachel Laryea. Despite this, Black Americans ...

Both proponents of capitalism and anti-capitalists frequently accuse capitalism of being a system driven by selfishness and greed. Capitalism’s defenders sometimes say: “By nature, man is ...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., arrives to speak on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ...

British sociologist Simon Clarke was one of the most sophisticated analysts of how and why capitalist systems descend into crisis. Clarke’s work on the contradictions of capitalism is a valuable ...

The end of the Cold War made clear the triumph of capitalism over other economic systems. But in the decades since, the modern form of American-style capitalism has been showing some cracks ...