What are the main differences between capitalism and communism?
What are the main differences between capitalism and communism?
user
Capitalism is a political and economic system in which investments are made, goods produced, and services offered, to create a profit.  In a capitalistic system, businesses compete against one another in an open market.  Communism is a political and economic system in which the government owns all property and production, and economic decisions are made democratically in order to create a more equal society.
assistant
Which system has been more successful in the 20th century?
user
Over the past 20 years, it has been common to consider democracy, markets, and free enterprise to be more successful in terms of political and economic stability, as well as freedom.
assistant
Is that your way of saying capitalism has been more successful?
user