Capitalism at bay

Economist | Oct. 18, 2008 (Editorial)

Now economic liberty is under attack and capitalism, the system which embodies it, is at bay. This week Britain, the birthplace of modern privatisation, nationalised much of its banking industry; meanwhile, amid talk of the end of the Thatcher-Reagan era, the American government has promised to put $250 billion into its banks. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Business, Living
Topics: Global Economy, Europe, U.S. Economy, Finance, Money
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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Oct 18, 2008 - 9:07 AM PDT
Reviewed by: Derek Hawkins (review), Walter Cox (review)
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Oct 18, 2008 - 9:07 AM PDT
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Walter Cox
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 by Walter Cox - Oct. 19, 2008

This opinion piece pushes the perspective that capitalism must not be abandoned, because it's the best economic system we've got. Clear discussion regarding the advisability of increased government controls, as currently is the case with capitalism in Asia. "Dirigiste" is a word we are likely to hear more of during the months ahead.

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Derek Hawkins
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 by Derek Hawkins - Oct. 18, 2008
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