Critics of Capitalism Misunderstand Economic Success

Tags: Capitalism, The Entrepreneur

07/01/2025 Franco Guevara

In a free society, legitimate economic success does not fall from the sky or come by force. Behind every fortune lies effort, risk, savings, time, discovery, validation, and social coordination.

Original article: https://mises.org/power-market/critics-capitalism-misunderstand-economic-success

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