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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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To anybody with attachment to news as actual events, America’s 12-cylinder capitalism has been tackling the AI agent misalignment problem in a burst of energy second only to its creation of data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 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

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

I am constantly amazed by the number of people in our country who do not seem to understand the basics of capitalism.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

This happened to a great extent during the final phase of capitalism, roughly between 1920 and 1940.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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