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Jan 7, 2019 · In American politics, and particularly in the Democratic Party, the primacy of capitalism is, for the first time in ages, an open question. Sanders is expected to run again in 2020, and to run...
- Socialism’s Critics Say It Weakens Work Ethic; Some Point to Venezuela
- Many with Positive Views of Socialism Say It Fosters Equality
- ‘Capitalism’ Viewed Positively by About Two-Thirds of Americans
Among the majority of Americans who have a negative impression of socialism, no single reason stands out. About one-in-five (19%) say that socialism undercuts people’s initiative and work ethic, making people too reliant on the government for support. As a 53-year-old man put it: “I believe in individual freedoms and choice. Socialism kills incenti...
About four-in-ten Americans (42%) have positive views of socialism. Among this group, the most frequently cited reason is that it will result in fairer, more generous society (31% say this). This includes 10% who specifically express a belief that it is important for the government to take care of its citizens or for fellow citizens to care for eac...
Among the 65% with a positive view of capitalism, many give reasons that contrast with criticisms of socialism. For example, while many who hold a negative view of socialism say it undermines initiative and makes people too dependent on government, nearly a quarter of those with a positive view of capitalism say it promotes individual opportunity (...
- Sara Atske
Jul 5, 2021 · We wanted to dive deeper into the dominance of Capitalism in the 20th century American mindset. What's the role of government in society? What do we mean when we talk about individual...
- Rund Abdelfatah
Jun 5, 2019 · Right now, there are three big challenges to the capitalist promise of a better tomorrow: slower income growth for many across their own working lives and into retirement; diminishing odds that...
Nov 12, 2020 · American capitalism has evolved time and again, and we may be poised for another such shift. Will the future of capitalism involve tweaks, reforms, or wholesale change? Capitalism has contributed to significant gains in economic growth and prosperity throughout its history.
Sep 19, 2022 · Americans see capitalism as giving people more opportunity and more freedom than socialism, while they see socialism as more likely to meet people’s basic needs, though these perceptions differ significantly by party.
Jan 2, 2019 · Pearlstein’s new book, Can American Capitalism Survive?, chronicles the excesses of capitalism and shows how its ethical foundations have been shattered by a radical free market ideology —...
