Yes, We Should Defend the Term “Capitalism”

10/07/2024 David Brady, Jr.

Many proponents of free markets have tried to cast aside the name “capitalism” as a descriptor of the market system. They should take caution before doing so.

Original article: Yes, We Should Defend the Term “Capitalism”

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