It turned out that capitalism alone could make people not only rich and happy but also poor, hungry, miserable, and powerless.

Masha Gessen
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Capitalism seems to be the best economic system in the world. Capitalism is an economic system that values each person for what they are, rather than who they are related to. It encourages people to develop their skills and abilities, to be creative, and it rewards people for achieving success. Capitalism creates a rift between the rich and the poor, but it also creates a rift between employers and employees.

The idea of capitalism was tested in the early part of the twentieth century in Germany where corporations were given too much power. Eighty percent of Germany’s economy was owned by corporations, while only 20 percent was owned by individuals. Is this really a fair system?

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