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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Capitalism is a system of competition, rivalry, and conflict not only between individual capitals but also between capitalist-imperialist states, for control of and access to markets, raw ...

Welcome to the wild world of cringe capitalism, where every awkward ad campaign and tone-deaf corporate stunt feels like ...

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 ...

CNN Opinion’s Bethany Cianciolo spoke with Ruchir Sharma about how capitalism has become increasingly distorted, and why true capitalism is still the best economic system.

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.

Finally, Sullivan and Hickel criticize the graph for only going as far back as 1820, even though the current system of global capitalism began in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.

After all, capitalist dictatorships have existed the world over and continue to exist, always supported by the so-called “democratic” countries. Take the United States as an example. The U.S. has ...