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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Capitalism is an economic system with as little government intervention possible.

Doesn't the bolded part make it a political system then?

[–] uberkalden 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'd say no. It doesn't really describe how a political system works other than commenting on the regulation part.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Same as any other economic political system.

You're just describing a political system.

[–] AProfessional 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It is one policy of a larger system.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

What do you mean by one policy?

Capitalism influences many areas of government directly.

It's not just economics. It's foreign policy, company regulations, individual protections, land ownership rights, etc. It's an ongoing list. Even cultural rights are directly impacted by Capitalism.

It is one policy of a larger system.

Right, it's an economic system that directly influences many parts of government.