... self-preservation and regulation to counteract the negative consequences of freer markets. Polanyi argues that negative consequences are inevitable from pursuing this utopian ideal as a struggle for resources in a resource-scarce world will ultimately lead to demise of nature and effectively human society. This presents a surprisingly relevant model that can be applied to economies of today. The negative consequences, Polanyi brings ... ...

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... defines the capitalistic system. It allows for the consumers to dictate their wants and needs, while the role of businesses consists of satisfying their demands. Moreover, capitalism excels in allocating scarce resources to where they are most economically productive, and it is the consumer demand that drives the allocation to the manufacturing of products and to the provision of services. Competition ... ...

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