Saturday, June 13th, 2009 | Author: markross
noun 1. An economic system based on a free market, open competition, profit motive and private ownership of the means of production. Capitalism encourages private investment and business, compared to a government-controlled economy. Investors in these private companies (i.e. shareholders) also own the firms and are known as capitalists. Dictionary.com
Category: Nouns
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