whythawk ratings: measuring effective development

1. Of Capitalism, Socialist Greed, Poverty and Remaining Silent
(Analysis/Analysis)

It is rare that major businesses dare to stick their necks out and object to government policy. Mostly they're too busy keeping their heads down to avoid all the shrapnel sent their way. "

2. What comes after Capitalism?
(Analysis/Analysis)

...may be focused towards redistribution and a political notion of equality and egalitarianism; then it is just Socialism or Communism. It may be focused on the needs of corporations or of sophisticated ...

3. Do you hate the poor enough to be charitable?
(Analysis/Analysis)

... is not a functional ideology. It is simply like gravity. It is a way that people interact through trade. Socialism is a particular capitalist strategy. So is communism. Capitalism can assist tho...

4. Winston Churchill
(Analysis/Quotes)

The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill

5. What do Richard Branson and Che Guevara have in common?
(Analysis/Analysis)

...achings of Che Guevara, then the teachings of Che Guevara you shall have. People may fight for the cause of socialism, or freedom, or democracy but – while they’re out fighting – so...

6. Lessons in sustainable development
(Analysis/Analysis)

...rwise we’ll all wind up dead." In reality, Easter has a more sombre lesson. Capitalism works, and socialism will kill you. When any good has a fixed (or, worse, no) value then its availabil...