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Which economist is often called the father of capitalism?

capitalism

[kap-i-tl-iz-uhm] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌɪz əm /


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His critiques of both communism and unrestrained capitalism stemmed from his dismay that each of them undermined the dignity of human beings created in God’s image.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

“First Cow” is about the sweetness of friendship and French pastries in the wilds of Oregon during westward expansion; “The Weight” is about the corrupting forces of capitalism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

A leading figure of the new generation of Italian capitalism, he also chaired Ray-Ban, one of EssilorLuxottica's most iconic brands, which also include Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Joseph Schumpeter later predicted that capitalism’s unprecedented success would finance an educated intellectual class increasingly hostile to capitalism itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

He thinks he’s the Deepak Chopra of capitalism.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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