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capitalism

[kap-i-tl-iz-uhm] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌɪz əm /


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Meanwhile, 54% of Americans tell Gallup they view capitalism positively, down from 60% in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Alexander II believed in allowing capitalism to do more to grow Russia’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

In his discussion of Cuban reforms, Mr. Gonzalez mentions Deng Xiaoping’s willingness to leave Mao’s religious dedication to Marxist failure and embrace some capitalism.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The share of Americans who say capitalism is working very well or somewhat well, according to a new WSJ-NORC survey.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

In June 1956, in the monthly journal Liberation, I pointed out that the charter endorsed private enterprise and would allow capitalism to flourish among Africans for the first time.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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