Economy

Rhiannon12866

(234,274 posts) Thu Jun 27, 2024, 01:11 AM Jun 2024

Why the "Free Market" Isn't Really Free - 10 Economic Myths Debunked #5 - Robert Reich

The rich would prefer you to believe that the free market is subject to the immutable law of supply and demand.

Baloney!

For years, the wealthy and powerful have manipulated the market for their own gain.

There is nothing “free” about it. - 06/27/2024.

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Why the "Free Market" Isn't Really Free - 10 Economic Myths Debunked #5 - Robert Reich (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jun 2024 OP

this version of "capitalism" seems as faith based as any religion rampartc Jun 2024 #1

cannibal capitalism at it's meatiest nt et tu Jun 2024 #2

rampartc

(5,835 posts)

1. this version of "capitalism" seems as faith based as any religion

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu Jun 27, 2024, 01:24 AM

Jun 2024

a economy that can noy keep its lower classes housed while the upper classes fly rockets to mars ....

et tu

(2,191 posts)

2. cannibal capitalism at it's meatiest nt

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Thu Jun 27, 2024, 09:04 AM

Jun 2024

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