> If capitalism worked, then prices would get lower over time Or alternatively consumer surplus would increase: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_surplu

> If capitalism worked, then prices would get lower over time Or alternatively consumer surplus would increase: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_surplus https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_surplus Talking about prices is almost meaningless - since the worth of $1 changes (especially as individuals).