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[[Capitalism]] has many benefits compared to other economic forms.

[[Capitalism]] has many benefits compared to other economic forms.

#In general, capitalism produces more wealth.

#In general, capitalism produces more wealth for fewer people.

#Capitalism actively rewards positive traits like hard work and ingenuity. Similarly, it punishes negative traits such as laziness and theft.

#Capitalism actively rewards positive traits like hard work, ingenuity, and being born into wealth. Similarly, it punishes negative traits such as laziness, theft, disability, and misfortune.

#Capitalism is more compatible with [[democracy]] than other systems. In fact, there are few republics or democracies in the modern world that are not capitalistic.

#Capitalism is more compatible with [[democracy]] than other systems. In fact, there are few republics or democracies or oligarchies in the modern world that are not capitalistic.

#Capitalism is more compatible with [[Christianity]] than other systems.

#Capitalism is more compatible with [[Christianity]] and [[sociopathy]] than other systems.

#[[Free market]]s are the natural state of trade. Unlike [[socialism]], which requires government interference, capitalism can develop naturally. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have smaller governments.

#[[Free market]]s are the natural state of trade. Unlike [[socialism]], which requires government accountability, capitalism can develop naturally through intense corporate [[lobbying]] to prevent [[antitrust]] legislation and ensure multi-billion dollar bailouts. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have smaller governments.

#Free markets can conduct certain functions that are normally handled by the government. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be more efficient and free from government control.

#Free markets can conduct certain functions that are normally handled by the government. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be less humane and free from government oversight or public accountability.

#The competition between markets and businesses will create more productivity in the work place, allowing the rate of technological innovation to increase. This will cause the society to advance while the costs of goods and services will decrease.

#The competition between markets and businesses will create more productivity in the work place with decreasing wages, allowing the rate of technological innovation to increase until monopolies form. This will cause the society to devolve while the costs of goods and services increase.

#Governments in capitalist societies tend to generate more wealth, since more wealth is being produced. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be stronger.

#Governments in capitalist societies tend to generate more wealth, since more wealth is being produced for monied interests.

#Capitalist societies usually do not have large [[black market]]s. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have less crime.

#Capitalist societies usually do not have large [[black market]]s. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have less crime, like [[Somalia]].

#Capitalist nations promote free trade allowing more nations to cooperatively work together for more economic liberty. This will likely mitigate disputes between nations.

#Capitalist nations promote free trade allowing more nations to cooperatively work together for more economic liberty for corporations. This will likely mitigate disputes between nations, as demonstrated nowhere.

[[Category:Economics]]

[[Category:Economics]]