Presents a collection of fifteen opposing essays related to capitalism and moral responsibility. Discusses whether or not capitalism is a just and moral system, why some view it as a system of inequality, and how a capitalistic society could improve. Includes color photographs, charts, and graphs, fact boxes, statistics, critical thinking questions, organizations to contact, and further resources.
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Is capitalism a just or moral system? -- Many people don't understand what capitalism is / Richard M. Ebeling -- Capitalism does not promote morality / Michael Schwalbe -- Here's why capitalism is bad / Gary Engler -- Capitalism, communism, and socialism--how do they compare? / US History.org -- Capitalism and the free market are great / Chris Berg -- Has capitalism become a system of inequality? -- Capitalism is far more responsible than policy decisions for income inequality / Ann Robertson and Bill Leumer -- Capitalism encourages greater wealth and well-being / Walter E. Williams -- Fairness in income distribution is possible in the free market / Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science -- Companies can be both socially responsible and profitable / Floyd Whaley -- There can be no doubt, capitalism causes inequality / Fred Goldstein -- How should a capitalistic society change for the better? -- How capitalism could be good / Martin Whittaker -- To protect consumers, promote competition and enforce antitrust laws / Abbott B. Lipsky -- Financialisation is wreaking havoc on economies / Rana Foroohar -- Let's emulate these socially responsible companies / Allison Gauss -- Supporting humanitarian aid makes good business sense / Megan Schumann, Alex Haseley, and Frank Clary -- Facts about capitalism and moral responsibility -- Organizations to contact.