capitalism
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Alexander II believed in allowing capitalism to do more to grow Russia’s economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
His podcast claims to “explore what’s really making us sick and what we’ll need to take on—be it racism, corporate capitalism, or snake-oil salesmen—to keep all of us healthy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
“I’m just a capitalist who understands how capitalism works.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
This type of state capitalism is unprecedented in recent tech history, and isn’t without risks: If Intel fails to revitalize its chip-manufacturing business, Tan risks disappointing his government partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
I intend to draw Miss Trixie out rather shortly; 1 suspect that this Medusa of capitalism has many valuable insights and more than one pithy observation to offer.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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Vocabulary lists containing capitalism
Some Political and Philosophical -isms
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The Industrial Revolution - Introductory
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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