History of capitalism
Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their use for obtaining profit. It includes features such as private property, the profit motive, capital accumulation, competitive markets, commodification, wage labor, and an emphasis on innovation and economic growth. Modern capitalism evolved from agrarianism in England and mercantilist practices across Europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. The 18th-century Industrial Revolution cemented capitalism as the primary method of production, characterized by factories and a complex division of labor. Its emergence, evolution, and spread are the subjects of extensive research and debate. The term "capitalism" in its modern sense emerged in the mid-19th century, with thinkers like Louis Blanc and Pierre-Joseph Proudhon coining the term to describe an economic and social order where capital is owned by some and not others who labor. Karl Marx discussed "capital" and the "capitalist mode of production...
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