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| | #In general, capitalism produces more wealth. | | #In general, capitalism produces more wealth. |
| | #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 and ingenuity. Similarly, it punishes negative traits such as laziness and theft. |
| − | #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 in the modern world that are not capitalistic. |
| − | #Capitalism is more compatible with Christianity than other systems. | + | #Capitalism is more compatible with [[Christianity]] than other systems. |
| − | #Free markets 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 interference, capitalism can develop naturally. 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. | | #Free markets can conduct certain functions that are normally handled by the government. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be more efficient. |
| | #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. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be stronger. |
| − | #Capitalist societies usually do not have large black markets. 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. |
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| | [[Category:Capitalism]] | | [[Category:Capitalism]] |
| | [[Category:Economics]] | | [[Category:Economics]] |