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When, and Why, Did America Start Calling Its Citizens 'Consumers'?
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When did we start using the economics term consumers in place of the word citizens? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Who Said It: Adam Smith or Karl Marx?
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Adam Smith is known as the father of capitalism. Karl Marx is the father of communism -- basically, the anti-Adam Smith. So why do some of their quotes sound so similar? So similar, in fact, that a certain Smith quote is often misattributed to Marx.
How Libertarianism Works
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Do you know How Libertarianism Works? Keep reading to learn more about politics and discover How Libertarianism Works.
Who Are the Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs?
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This group of men has enormous wealth, and they make up Putin's inner circle. Do they also have any chance of toppling Putin's regime, as well?
Why Karl Marx Was One of the Most Influential and Destructive Thinkers In History
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He co-authored The Communist Manifesto, which was the basis for a new political movement. But to say he is only the Father of Communism sells Karl Marx short.
Which Wave of Feminism Suits You Best?
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In one form or another, feminism has been around for a couple of centuries now - but not until Edwardian times did it acquire its name. In the 100 years since it's come in four waves. Which of them makes the most sense to you? Take this quiz to find out!
How Capitalism Works
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Capitalism is, in essence, economic freedom. Learn about the state of capitalism today and the basic approaches to a modern economic system.
Can We Guess If You Identify More as a Democrat, Republican or Independent?
If there was ever a time to pay attention to politics, the time is now! But do you stand with the extremes, or somewhere in between? Take this quiz now and we'll guess if you're more Democrat, Republican or independent!
Which Democratic Presidential Candidate Do You Actually Agree With The Most?
In the current phase of the 2020 election, there are around 20 different Democratic candidates vying for serious consideration. Which one of them do your views align with most? Answer some political questions and we'll help you cast your vote!
How Does Laissez-Faire Economics Really Work?
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What does laissez-faire economics really mean, and how does it work? What did Adam Smith mean when he coined the phrase? HowStuffWorks investigates.