Capitalism helps to eliminate absolute poverty in the world. This is well documented. It lifts everyone up.
But... not equally. It doesn't solve the wealth gap.
So. The question you need to ask yourself:
Do you want to eliminate absolute poverty but accept a wide wealth gap, or do you want a more equal but poorer society.
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Capitalism helps to eliminate absolute poverty in the world. This is well documented. It lifts everyone up.
But... not equally. It doesn't solve the wealth gap.
So. The question you need to ask yourself:
Do you want to eliminate absolute poverty but accept a wide wealth gap, or do you want a more equal but poorer society.