They talk about the failure of socialism but where is the success of capitalism in Africa, Asia and Latin America?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Socialism cannot judged by capitalism's failures in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
- In plain terms
- Where has capitalism succeeded in Africa, Asia, or Latin America to judge socialism?
- What can you take from it?
- Evaluate socialism by comparing it to capitalism's regional record.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which system works better?
- How do we define success?
Another view
Capitalism has achieved growth in some regions, though unevenly.
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