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The Benefits of Capitalism
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The speaker argues that many criticisms of capitalism are actually criticisms of government and highlights the remarkable gains in life expectancy and access to basic necessities that have occurred as a result of capitalism. They also mention exciting developments in areas such as cryptocurrencies, geoengineering, and plant-based meat.

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A libertarian journalist argues that the negative aspects often attributed to capitalism are actually problems with government, and highlights the significant gains in quality of life and technological advancements under capitalist systems.
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Capitalism
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A libertarian journalist argues that the negative aspects often attributed to capitalism are actually problems with government, and highlights the significant gains in quality of life and technological advancements under capitalist systems.

Chapter
The Benefits of Capitalism
Episode
What capitalism gets right -- and governments get wrong | Katherine Mangu-Ward
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TED Talks Daily