How Markets Have Delivered More Economic Equality

Tags: Poverty

05/07/2021 Antony Sammeroff

People must still compete for resources in a socialist economy. In fact, the competition is intense. On the other hand, thanks to markets, basic necessities—and even basic luxuries—are now more more accessible than ever.

Original Article: “How Markets Have Delivered More Economic Equality“

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