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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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Dürrenmatt penned “The Visit” as a critique of Switzerland’s neutrality after World War II, which he saw as an abandonment of ethics driven by capitalism.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 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

A July 2026 Fox News poll found that 61% of Republicans view capitalism favorably, down from 72% in 2019, while the share who feel strongly favorable has fallen from 54% to 41%.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 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

Inevitably, their attention turned to the beating heart of capitalism, the big Wall Street investment banks.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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