How Not to Defend “Capitalism” Against” Socialism”

by | Feb 25, 2023

How Not to Defend “Capitalism” Against” Socialism”

by | Feb 25, 2023

I challenge you to show me a lamer “debate” over “capitalism” and “socialism.” (Don’t worry; it’s not about Bill Maher.)

Sheldon Richman

Sheldon Richman

Sheldon Richman is the executive editor of The Libertarian Institute and a contributing editor at Antiwar.com. He is the former senior editor at the Cato Institute and Institute for Humane Studies; former editor of The Freeman, published by the Foundation for Economic Education; and former vice president at the Future of Freedom Foundation. His latest books are Coming to Palestine and What Social Animals Owe to Each Other.

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