Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal

Interesting Facts

• The book is a collection of essays in which the author and her co-authors defend capitalism as the only moral and practical economic system.
• One of the key themes of the book is the idea that capitalism is based on the principles of individual freedom and human rights.
• The author argues that capitalism is a system that allows individuals to act according to their reason and interests, leading to the prosperity of society as a whole.
• The book contains essays not only by Ayn Rand but also by her associates, such as Nathaniel Branden, Alan Greenspan, and Robert Hessen.
• The book discusses various aspects of capitalism, including its moral, economic, and political foundations.
• The author criticizes government intervention in the economy, arguing that it leads to a restriction of freedom and a decrease in efficiency.
• The book was written in the context of the Cold War and contains criticism of socialism and communism as systems opposed to capitalism.
• One of the essays in the book is dedicated to the role of money in society and its significance as a medium of exchange and a measure of value.