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by Tycho 5272 days ago
It lacks the individual/property rights that underpin true capitalism. I think we should invent a new word for it, like 'marketism' or something.
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TDL 5272 days ago
Mercantilism with Chinese characteristics maybe? The Chinese economy seems much more mercantilistic to me at this point in time than anything else.
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nate_meurer 5272 days ago
Yes. Perfect description.

http://www.as-coa.org/articles/2982/The_New_Mercantilism:_Ch...

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jhuni 5272 days ago
Capitalism comes in many forms. I am not sure any of them are "true."
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