>If competition and war are not successful, does that mean that
>Capitalism as defined by Ayn Rand is incorrect? I was always
>under the belief that selfishness created by war and competition i
>actually created wealth and prosperity for all. Any ideas???
Short-term, it is hard to see how war and competition, which are both based
on WIN/LOSE cultures, could possibly benefit all in any way. Some evidence
is that in almost all capitalistic countries (eg USA, UK, Australia, Brazil,
SE Asia), the gap between the rich and poor continues to increase. The
unempowered and weak always lose without help.
Eddy
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