Capitalism
Criticism of capitalism typically ranges from disagreement with particular aspects or outcomes of capitalism to rejection of the capitalist system in its entirety. Criticism comes from various political and philosophical perspectives, including anarchist, socialist, religious, and nationalist viewpoints. Some believe that capitalism can only be overcome through revolution, while others believe that structural change can occur gradually through political reforms. Some critics believe that capitalism has merits and wish to balance it with some form of social control, typically through government regulation (e.g., the social market movement).
Prominent among critiques of capitalism are accusations that it is inherently exploitative, alienating, unstable, and unsustainable; that it creates massive economic inequality, commodifies people, is anti-democratic; and that it leads to an erosion of human rights and national sovereignty.
