Capitalism

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Capitalism
Adam Smith
Donald Trump

• What Is It?

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Capitalism What Is It?
Stresses Individual freedom and rights
Opposes political interference with private
property
Recognizes little individual responsibility for
the needs of society
Uneasy about democracy because of its potential
threat to their property
Stresses economic competition in free, open
markets
Efficient use of resources
Views workers simply as another resource
Tends to create economic elites (inequality)
Individuals conduct the economy
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Credits
Adam Smith
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Donald Trump
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