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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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The country's third largest city has also become a symbol of the corruption that has dogged Albania's painful transition to capitalism, with Albanians paying with their health for recurring scandals.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Asians are another example of what America still offers people of any background who put in the work and develop the skills that free-market capitalism rewards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

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

But don’t let the relatable career-girl pluck of the movie dilute the fact that this song is pissed off about capitalism, even as its hooks make the grind of working life more bearable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

You considered the only unseen forces to be those of capitalism and the love of Jesus Christ.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee


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