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That would include say a totalitarian state where everything is owned by the God King (and operated for profit). Capitalism usually means some variant of "laiss
by Tloewald 12y ago
That would include say a totalitarian state where everything is owned by the God King (and operated for profit). Capitalism usually means some variant of "laissez faire" capitalism, where stuff is privately held, the state doesn't interfere with day-to-day business (too much, for some value of too much), and there is enforcement of contracts. The enforcement of contracts bit is where you end up with big debate, because ultimately it means you might need courts, policemen, taxes, the national guard, the EPA, the FBI, and the Department of Agriculture.
- prostoalex 12y agoYou've described free market and private property. While they typically are bundled with capitalism, they're separate concepts.
- Tloewald 12y agoGo look up a definition of capitalism.