Why Capitalism?

Questions about capitalism are appropriately directed to the Project on a regular basis.  While I generally tend to answer these questions privately, a number of questions are asked regularly and repeatedly.  So, while much more could be written on each question, for the sake of urgency, clarity and for addressing the larger audiences that visit our website, I’ve set out here to provide beginning answers to some of the most basic questions asked of me, and of the Project, about capitalism.

These answers, while not exhaustive, should give the reader a sound beginning point for further study where desired and a sufficient context with which to discuss the Project, its mission, and our basic ideas.  For those who have questions not addressed here, or where further discussion is sought, I invite the reader to simply drop me an email with the subject and question.  I’ll do my best to respond in a timely manner.

Sincerely -

C. Rick Koerber

President, Founder
FreeCapitalist Project

Click on the Questions Below to View a Short Answer

1. What is Capitalism?
2. Is the term ‘Capitalism’ limited to the sphere of economics?
3. What is the history of the term ‘Capitalism’?
4. What are the fundamentals of ‘Capitalism’?
5. What is a Capitalistic Society?
6. Why Doesn’t [insert name] share this same definition of the term ‘Capitalism’?
7. Why is ‘Capitalism’ looked upon negatively?
8. Why use the term ‘Capitalist’ in the name of an organization like this?
9. Why not use a less controversial term, instead of ‘Capitalism’, like ‘Free Enterprise’ or ‘Free Market’?
10. What is it that FreeCapitalists advocate?
11. Isn’t ‘Capitalism’ inconsistent with the basic doctrines of Christianity?