Capitalism

The keyword Capitalism is tagged in the following 5 articles.

Book Review: The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein

July 9, 2010 - 1875 words | Book Reviews » Naomi Klein

Naomi Klein’s The Shock Doctrine ties together history, economics, globalization, natural disasters and geopolitics into one bleak picture. Klein’s thesis is that the Shock Doctrine, also called Disaster Capitalism, has been put into practice all over the... Read Article »

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IMF World Bank Capitalism Marxism Naomi Klein Shock Doctrine

The Universal Prayer: How Money Became the World's First Shared Religion

May 3, 2010 - 2331 words | Opinion » Money

Money is a term difficult to define. It is a concept subject to deep individual interpretation. For some, money means power, to others, a way of living; some say it begets stability, and there are those who believe it is at the center of everything. In fact, I am one... Read Article »

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Money Meaning Of Money Money As Religion Capitalism New Religion Universal Religion

Using Social Business to Reshape the Capitalist Economy and Support Environmental Awareness

February 10, 2010 - 2372 words | Political Science » Climate Change

During his Inaugural Address, President Barack Obama resonated with the ideals of many Americans—prosperity, freedom, good will, faith, and determination. He spoke of the market as having "umatched" power, "to generate wealth and expand freedom" (Obama). However... Read Article »

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Social Business Climate Change Muhammad Yunus Polluter Industrial Complex Environmental Justice Capitalism Environment Awareness

Contrasting Views of Money in Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"

December 4, 2009 - 1689 words | English » Ayn Rand

Atlas Shrugged’s presentation of money departs from the traditional dichotomy of the “haves and have-nots.” In fact such a characterization of money succinctly captures the ultimate evil, in conflict with the ultimate good. The separation it insists... Read Article »

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Ayn Rand Atlas Shrugged Money Capitalism Individual Freedom

Equitable Capitalism: The Rebirth of American Business

November 5, 2009 - 1163 words | Opinion » Capitalism

My love for business began as I read Ayn Rand’s acclaimed novel, Atlas Shrugged, in the ninth grade. Packed with adventure, danger, and optimism about our country’s fundamental views on commerce, Atlas Shrugged instilled much of my initiative and... Read Article »

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Equitable Capitalism Capitalism Business American Business Financial Crisis Greed