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- noun an economic system based on private ownership of capital
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bilby commented on the word capitalist economy
"John Clarke: In a capitalist economy man exploits man, of course.
Brian Dawe: And in a socialist economy?
John Clarke: It's completely the opposite."
- comedy sketch, ABC TV, 17 July 2008.
July 18, 2008
kewpid commented on the word capitalist economy
I think J.K. Galbraith said this first.
July 18, 2008