May 12, 2015

Myths, Lies and Capitalism

Does free enterprise hurt the poor?

Does free enterprise hurt the poor? Is it unfair and driven by greed? Did it cause the Great Recession? In five minutes, Arthur Brooks answers these questions and more about capitalism.

View a summary of these facts here.

Does free enterprise hurt the poor? Is it unfair and driven by greed? Did it cause the Great Recession? In five minutes, Arthur Brooks answers these questions and more about capitalism.

View a summary of these facts here.

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