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Re:Uber, DoorDash and similar firms can’t defy the laws of c... by goodpoint on Wednesday November 10, 2021 @07:11PM (#29182738)
> I wouldn't include "rent-seeking" as a characteristic of "capitalism"

According to what theory?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rent-seeking fits squarely into capitalism.

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Re:Uber, DoorDash and similar firms can’t defy the laws of c... by gwright on Friday November 12, 2021 @07:52PM (#29206303)
Rent-seeking isn't a phenomena that is unique to capitalism. It is something present in many different (all?) economic systems. So while it is completely fair to be critical of rent-seeking that isn't by itself a criticism of capitalism.
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