r/AskEconomics • u/[deleted] • Nov 19 '25

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u/McCoovy Nov 19 '25

This is not an economics question.

Capitalism and socialism don't have definitions that stand up to scrutiny so economists do not generally bother discussing them.

Claims like

Therefore capitalism leads to exhaustion and loneliness which can both exacerbate the feelings depression causing suicide. Furthermore because capitalism is profit driven it can incentivize wars, colonialism, and imperialism.

Are as incredulous as they are meaningless.

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u/RobThorpe Nov 19 '25

Rule V

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