Table of Contents
Foreword 5
Introduction 7
Chapter 1 Is Capitalism a Just or Moral System?
1 Many People Don't Understand What Capitalism Is Richard M. Ebeling 12
2 Capitalism Does Not Promote Morality Michael Schwalbe 19
3 Here's Why Capitalism Is Bad Gary Engler 26
4 Capitalism, Communism, and Socialism-How Do They Compare?, US History.org 30
5 Capitalism and the Free Market Are Great Chris Berg 34
Chapter 2 Has Capitalism Become a System of Inequality?
1 Capitalism Is Far More Responsible Than Policy Decisions for Income Inequality Ann Robertson Bill Leumer 44
2 Capitalism Encourages Greater Wealth and Well-Being Walter E. Williams 51
3 Fairness in Income Distribution Is Possible in the Free Market: Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science 55
4 Companies Can Be Both Socially Responsible and Profitable Floyd Whaley 60
5 There Can Be No Doubt, Capitalism Causes Inequality Fred Goldstein 69
Chapter 3 How Should a Capitalistic Society Change for the Better?
1 How Capitalism Could Be Good Martin Whittaker 76
2 To Protect Consumers, Promote Competition and Enforce Antitrust Laws Abbott B. Lipsky 82
3 Financialisation Is Wreaking Havoc on Economies Rana Foroohar 86
4 Let's Emulate These Socially Responsible Companies Allison Gauss 94
5 Supporting Humanitarian Aid Makes Good Business Sense Megan Schumann Alex Haseley Frank Clary 101
Facts About Capitalism and Moral Responsibility 107
Organizations to Contact 109
For Further Reading 112
Index 116
Picture Credits 120
