History of Capitalist Theory

History Of Capitalist Theory

A theory of capitalism describes the essential features of capitalism and how it functions. The history of various such theories is the subject of this article.

Read more about History Of Capitalist Theory:  Overview, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Historical Development, Capitalism and Imperialism, Democracy, The State, and Legal Frameworks

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