Why Socialism? Why not Capitalism?

 Why Socialism?

1. Inequality, Exploitation & Class Struggle

2. Climate Change, Environmental Externalities and Limits on Capitalist Development

3. Capitalist Crisis, Instability & Superstructural Degradation

4. Surplus Value, Imperialism, Manufacturing Consent

5. Alternative - Socialist Growth


Why Capitalism?

1. Growth

2. Stability & Reform

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