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capitalism

[kap-i-tl-iz-uhm] / ˈkæp ɪ tlˌɪz əm /


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The governance issues he confronted—conflicts of interest, self-dealing, and the temptation to look the other way—are recurring features of modern capitalism, perhaps now more than ever.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It not only proclaimed the rights of workers to form unions and seek fair wages, but specifically avoided any endorsement of capitalism.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The latest battle in the most expensive competition in the history of capitalism officially began a few years ago with a message on Slack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Or a subtle form of protest against the Dodgers, champions of capitalism?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

The capitalism that bloomed in the cities and small towns of North Korea weakened the government’s iron grip on everyday life and did little to enrich the state.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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