Capitalism is a term that originated with the help of a number of historical cultures, which had a number of different world views. The term capitalism when used to describe European practices means more than just a group of social practices applied across historical and geographical distances. Capitalism is also a way of thinking. Originating in Rome, the Middle East, and the Middle Ages, mercantilism is the earliest form of capitalism. Mercantilism involves the distribution …
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…of the many characteristics of a capitalistic economy. Almost all of today's economy is centered on capitalism. Although I support capitalism there are many other definitions and views of our capitalistic economy. Capitalism allows individuals to control their destinies by being able to benefit from their abilities to produce and profit based on how much they contributed. With freedom and rights individuals can, succeed in business in a capitalistic economy. <Tab/>