In fact, many of them believe that capitalism must play itself out to its inevitable historical defeat before communism can really succeed.Fail Safe (2000)
n. An economic system based on predominantly private (individual or corporate) investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of goods and wealth; contrasted with socialism or especially communism, in which the state has the predominant role in the economy. Syn. -- capitalist economy. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
[にじゅうしちねんテーゼ, nijuushichinen te-ze](n) 1927 Theses; Comintern policy documents regarding capitalism, imperialism, and a possible revolution in Japan[Add to Longdo]