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[[Capitalism]] has many benefits compared to other economic forms. | [[Capitalism]] has many benefits compared to other economic forms. | ||
| − | #In general, capitalism produces more wealth. | + | #In general, capitalism produces more wealth.<ref name="listverse.com">https://listverse.com/2010/12/24/top-10-greatest-benefits-of-capitalism</ref><ref name="economicshelp.org">https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/5002/economics/pros-and-cons-of-capitalism/</ref><ref name="benefitof.net">http://benefitof.net/benefits-of-capitalism/</ref> |
| − | #Capitalism actively rewards positive traits like hard work and ingenuity. Similarly, it punishes negative traits such as laziness and theft. | + | #Capitalism actively rewards positive traits like hard work and ingenuity.<ref name="economicshelp.org">https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/5002/economics/pros-and-cons-of-capitalism/</ref> Similarly, it punishes negative traits such as laziness and theft. |
| − | #Capitalism is more compatible with [[democracy]] than other systems. In fact, there are few republics or democracies in the modern world that are not capitalistic. | + | #Capitalism is more compatible with [[democracy]] than other systems. In fact, there are few republics or democracies in the modern world that are not capitalistic.<ref name="listverse.com">https://listverse.com/2010/12/24/top-10-greatest-benefits-of-capitalism</ref><ref name="economicshelp.org">https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/5002/economics/pros-and-cons-of-capitalism/</ref><ref name="benefitof.net">http://benefitof.net/benefits-of-capitalism/</ref> |
| − | #Capitalism is more compatible with [[freedom of speech]] and [[Christianity]] than alternative systems. | + | #Capitalism is more compatible with [[freedom of speech]] and [[Christianity]] than alternative systems.<ref name="listverse.com">https://listverse.com/2010/12/24/top-10-greatest-benefits-of-capitalism</ref><ref name="benefitof.net">http://benefitof.net/benefits-of-capitalism/</ref> |
| − | #[[Free market]]s are the natural state of trade. Unlike [[socialism]], which requires government interference, capitalism can develop naturally. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have smaller governments. | + | #[[Free market]]s are the natural state of trade. Unlike [[socialism]], which requires government interference, capitalism can develop naturally. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have smaller governments.<ref name="economicshelp.org">https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/5002/economics/pros-and-cons-of-capitalism/</ref> |
| − | #Free markets can conduct certain functions that are normally handled by the government. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be more efficient and free from government control. | + | #Free markets can conduct certain functions that are normally handled by the government. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be more efficient and free from government control.<ref name="listverse.com">https://listverse.com/2010/12/24/top-10-greatest-benefits-of-capitalism</ref><ref name="economicshelp.org">https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/5002/economics/pros-and-cons-of-capitalism/</ref> |
| − | #The competition between markets and businesses will create more productivity in the work place, allowing the rate of technological innovation to increase. This will cause the society to advance while the costs of goods and services will decrease. | + | #The competition between markets and businesses will create more productivity in the work place, allowing the rate of technological innovation to increase. This will cause the society to advance while the costs of goods and services will decrease.<ref name="listverse.com">https://listverse.com/2010/12/24/top-10-greatest-benefits-of-capitalism</ref><ref name="economicshelp.org">https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/5002/economics/pros-and-cons-of-capitalism/</ref><ref name="benefitof.net">http://benefitof.net/benefits-of-capitalism/</ref> |
| − | #Governments in capitalist societies tend to generate more wealth, since more wealth is being produced. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be stronger. | + | #Governments in capitalist societies tend to generate more wealth, since more wealth is being produced.<ref name="economicshelp.org">https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/5002/economics/pros-and-cons-of-capitalism/</ref> Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be stronger.<ref name="benefitof.net">http://benefitof.net/benefits-of-capitalism/</ref> |
#Capitalist societies usually do not have large [[black market]]s. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have less crime. | #Capitalist societies usually do not have large [[black market]]s. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have less crime. | ||
#Capitalist nations promote free trade allowing more nations to cooperatively work together for more economic liberty. This will likely mitigate disputes between nations. | #Capitalist nations promote free trade allowing more nations to cooperatively work together for more economic liberty. This will likely mitigate disputes between nations. | ||
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[[Category:Economics]] | [[Category:Economics]] | ||
Revision as of 22:32, March 27, 2019
Capitalism has many benefits compared to other economic forms.
- In general, capitalism produces more wealth.[1][2][3]
- Capitalism actively rewards positive traits like hard work and ingenuity.[2] Similarly, it punishes negative traits such as laziness and theft.
- Capitalism is more compatible with democracy than other systems. In fact, there are few republics or democracies in the modern world that are not capitalistic.[1][2][3]
- Capitalism is more compatible with freedom of speech and Christianity than alternative systems.[1][3]
- Free markets are the natural state of trade. Unlike socialism, which requires government interference, capitalism can develop naturally. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have smaller governments.[2]
- Free markets can conduct certain functions that are normally handled by the government. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be more efficient and free from government control.[1][2]
- The competition between markets and businesses will create more productivity in the work place, allowing the rate of technological innovation to increase. This will cause the society to advance while the costs of goods and services will decrease.[1][2][3]
- Governments in capitalist societies tend to generate more wealth, since more wealth is being produced.[2] Therefore, capitalist societies tend to be stronger.[3]
- Capitalist societies usually do not have large black markets. Therefore, capitalist societies tend to have less crime.
- Capitalist nations promote free trade allowing more nations to cooperatively work together for more economic liberty. This will likely mitigate disputes between nations.