Exploring Capitalism's Evolution and Challenges - From Adam Smith to Financial Crises and Rethinking Endless Growth
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The author became interested in capitalism after noticing economics reporters weren't discussing it.
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To understand capitalism, start with Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations and the CORE Econ project.
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Milton Friedman and Jack Welch arguably changed modern capitalism.
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The financial crisis eroded faith in capitalism and democracy.
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Some argue we should rethink capitalism's focus on endless growth, like the degrowth movement.