The Thing That Works

The Thing That Works

Capitalism drives wealth creation, voluntary trade, and higher living standards despite its flaws.

Capitalism: The Thing That Works

Young people now blame capitalism for poverty, racism, high prices, even climate change.  They listen to people like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who says, “Capitalism … is the absolute pursuit of profit at all human, environmental, and social cost. That is not a redeemable system.” Give me a break. Yes, capitalism is often ugly. It...

Capitalism Is the Thing That Works

Young people now blame capitalism for poverty, racism, high prices, even climate change.  They listen to people like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who says, “Capitalism … is the absolute pursuit of profit at all human, environmental, and social cost. That is not a redeemable system.” Give me a break. Yes, capitalism is often ugly. It brings out greed in some, exacerbates wealth differences, creates pollution (creating an actual need for…