Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.
Please write a essay reflecting on the movie Capitalism:  A Love Story.   Choose a country and write a comparative analysis contrasting the United States and your chosen country.  America has long touted it’s stance in the world as a capitalist society, even though it generates enormous wealth disparities and social inequalities.
The following are a list of questions you should answer in your essay:
Of your chosen country, are they communist, socialist, or capitalistic society?  Why does it work for your chosen country?  Or does it? (You can start by defining these terms)
How do we measure up to other industrialized countries? Or not? 
What are the economic factors that sustains your country?
Explain the philosophical ideas of capitalism.  
What is the role of government in a capitalist society? 
What does capitalism have to do with freedom? 
Is capitalism a just social system?
What is the effect of capitalism, socialism, and/or communism on our environment?
What is your country’s economic crutch?
Any geopolitical conflicts hindering your country?
Your written essay must be typed and a minimum of 750 – 1000 words double spaced, one-inch margins, in 12-point font; separate title page and references must be properly cited (APA Style); well written, clearly addressing the issues and validate your arguments and conclusions. For help with your citations, go to www.owl.purdue.edu.
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