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Independent Institute: Book Review

David Gordon, Independent Institute, October, 2022

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What Sri Lanka Can Learn From Thatcher’s Legacy

The Sri Lankan crisis is caused by an excess of government control and an overlarge public sector. Thatcher was faced with a similar situation.

Rizwan Muzzammil, Sri Lanka Guardian, September 13, 2022
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Why So Much Hate for the Free Market?

Book review by David Gordon

David Gordon, The Austrian, April 2022

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The Power of Capitalism

"It’s a fascinating book and a much-needed one."

Madsen Pirie, Adam Smith Institute

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Stop the tinkering and let capitalism get on with it

Guest article in The Telegraph

3 December 2018

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Interview with Dr. Dr. Zitelmann and book review in CITY A.M., 20 December 2018

"This wide ranging tome, which covers economic systems across China, Africa, Germany, the US and UK exploring the power of capitalism, may not persuade staunch anti-capitalists of the author’s alternative viewpoint. However, it certainly offers a robust challenge to anti-capitalist views and provides a series of well defined and researched arguments in favour of a capitalist society." CITY A.M.

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Book reviews "The Wealth Elite" and "The Power of Capitalism"

by Tom Burroughes on Wealth Briefing, 21 December 2018

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Article from Rainer Zitelmann in: THE EUROPEAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

Jan. 3, 2019

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Professor Philip Booth has referenced The Power of Capitalism in the following blogs (Jan. 2019)

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Socialism fails again: Venezuela – how we got here

Venezuela hasn’t failed because of low oil prices or because of economic sanctions imposed by the USA. Once again, we have seen a socialist experiment fail – an experiment that was hailed by left-wing politicians and intellectuals around the world just a few years ago.

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Dr. Dr. Rainer Zitelmann in BBC Radio Scotland

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February 2019

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Dr. Dr. Rainer Zitelmann in Siren Radio UK

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February 2019

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Chile: Latin America’s capitalist alternative to Venezuela

Chile and Venezuela constitute two contrasting economic models in Latin America. Chile embodies the capitalist path, Venezuela the socialist path. But Chile has also had its own troubles: First under the socialism of Allende and later under the dictatorship of Pinochet.

Rainer Zitelmann, Chile: Latin America’s capitalist alternative to Venezuela, February 2019

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Why it's time to defend capitalism

OPINION: It may be a dirty word in the Corbyn era, but capitalism has proven to be the best antidote to poverty, argues historian Rainer Zitelmann.

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Socialism fails again: Venezuela – the background story

Venezuela hasn’t failed because of low oil prices or because of economic sanctions imposed by the USA. Once again, we have seen a socialist experiment fail – an experiment that was hailed by left-wing politicians and intellectuals around the world just a few years ago. Here is an excerpt from the 2018 book by the German historian and sociologist Rainer Zitelmann, The Power of Capitalism, on the events that led to Venezuela’s collapse.

Rainer Zitelmann, Socialism fails again, in: The European Financial Review, February/March 2019

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Capitalism matters more than ever, Podcast with Dr. Rainer Zitelmann

Martin Bamford, Capitalism matters more than ever, with Dr Rainer Zitelmann, in: Informed Choice Radio,
18 March 2019

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A waning power? Rainer Zitelmann on the threats to global capitalism

"There are few more enthusiastic advocates for capitalism than Rainer Zitelmann. The German is a rare creature, an academic historian who has also worked on one of Germany’s biggest newspapers and later became a successful entrepreneur, selling his property PR company in 2016. His views on the merits of capitalism are shaped not by armchair theorising, but a mixture of historical knowledge, academic study of entrepeneurship and his own hands-on experience in the world of business. Zitelmann’s latest book, The Power of Capitalism – his 21st – is a full-throated defence of a system he believes has led to huge improvements in people’s quality of life the world over. When we meet in his London hotel, Zitelmann is a picture of relaxation. But his personal ebullience cannot mask a deep concern about the way the world is heading. Be it Trump’s tariffs, Corbyn’s obsession with nationalisation or his own country’s drift into statism, assaults on free enterprise are all around."

John Ashmore, A waning power? Rainer Zitelmann on the threats to global capitalism, in: CapX, 19 March 2019

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The case for capitalism

Martin Wolf, The case for capitalism, in: Financial Times, 28. March 2019

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The Myth of Nordic Socialism

Rainer Zitelmann, The Myth of Nordic Socialism, in: Barron´s, 3. April 2019

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Barron’s Analysis Corrects the Record on Democratic Socialism

Carrie Sheffield, Barron’s Analysis Corrects the Record on Democratic Socialism, in: Accuracy in Media, 5. April 2019

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Sen. Warren’s „Big New Deal“ To Raise Most S&P 500 Companies‘ Tax Rate To 28%

Tracey Longo, Sen. Warren’s „Big New Deal“ To Raise Most S&P 500 Companies‘ Tax Rate To 28%, in: Financial Advisor, 11. April 2019

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Chinese capitalist growth happened in spite of the state not because of it

Rainer Zitelmann, Chinese capitalist growth happened in spite of the state not because of it, in: Reaction, 24. April 2019

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Chile: The Capitalist Alternative to Venezuela in Latin America

Rainer Zitelmann, Chile: The Capitalist Alternative to Venezuela in Latin America, in: The European Financial Review, April/May 2019

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The power of capitalism

Interview with Rainer Zitelmann, on: IEA Conversations, 02. Mai 2019

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Dream or nightmare? When Sweden was still a socialist country

Rainer Zitelmann, Dream or nightmare? When Sweden was still a socialist country, in: City A.M, 12. May 2019

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Amid the Revival of Socialist Sentiment, Don’t Forget The Power of Capitalism

Rainer Zitelmann, Amid the Revival of Socialist Sentiment, Don’t Forget The Power of Capitalism, in: Foundation for Economic Foundation, 13. May 2019

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Promotion tour Korea for The Power of Capitalism

Meeting with Choi, Sung-No, President of Korea Hayek Society and President of Center for Free Enterprise. And Kwon, Hyuk-Cheol, Vice President of Center for Enterprise, Seoul, May 2019

Interview with YouTuber, who has 4,4 million subscribers, Seoul, May 2019

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Seoul, May 2019

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Money Today Seoul 31. May 2019

Korean Economy 31. May 2019

Youtube Live in Korea, 01. June 2019

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No, the rich don’t get rich at the expense of the poor

Rainer Zitelmann, No, the rich don’t get rich at the expense of the poor, on: Reaction, 04. June 2019

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Why Intellectuals Don´t Like Capitalism

Rainer Zitelmann, Why Intellectuals Don´t Like Capitalism, on: Adam Smith Institute, 13. June 2019

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Rainer Zitelmanns book "The Power of Capitalism" has been included in the FT’s best books for Summer (Economics)

appeared online on 21. June 19 and in the print-edition on the 22. June 2019

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THINK conference of the Institute of Economic Affairs

06. July 2019 - London

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My book "DARE TO BE DIFFERENT AND GROW RICH" will be published in Great Britain

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The Power Of Capitalism And The Failure Of Socialism

The Value Walk website gets 1.8 million unique views per month

Rainer Zitelmann, Book Review: The Power Of Capitalism And The Failure Of Socialism, at: Valuewalk.com, 26. July 2019

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Book review: “The Power of Capitalism” by Rainer Zitelmann (Part 1)

Kristian Niemietz, iea.org, 2. September 2019

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Book review: “The Power of Capitalism” by Rainer Zitelmann (Part 2)

Kristian Niemietz, iea.org, 3. September 2019

"The book is almost entirely free of economic jargon; its intention is to explain, not to show off. Nor does the author hide behind faux-neutrality: Zitelmann is a passionate believer in free markets, and he is completely upfront about that throughout the book. This year, there has been a deluge of books wich, in one form or another, make the case that socialism deserves another try. What they all have in common is the conspicuous absence of a single, positive real-world example. This “counter-zeitgeisty” book, which makes the unfashionable case for capitalism, does the precise opposite. The Power of Capitalism leans very heavily on real-world examples throughout, and constructs its arguments on that basis."

Kristian Niemietz, Head of Political Economy, Institute of Economic Affairs, London

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Dr. Rainer Zitelmann talks his new book ‚The Power of Capitalism‘

Yahoo Finance, 11. September 2019

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I love capitalism! - Dr. Dr. Rainer Zitelmann makes the moral case for the free market

Center of Economic Education, 4. October 2019

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Book Review: The Power of Capitalism

Peter Taaffe, Germany’s new Chicago Boys, Socialismtoday.org, 07. Oktober 2019

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Book Review: The Power of Capitalism

"Overall all though, it is a superb read, easy to digest and full of uncontroversial statistics that remind one of why capitalism is so successful and why socialism is doomed to fail. There are other books that can get into the political analysis of why Socialism or Capitalism appeals to human nature etc. For this book, it is more than enough just to historically explain the success of capitalism and why we must defend it and nurture it today."

CityUnslicker.co.uk, 29. Oktober 2019

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Book Review: The Power of Capitalism

Journal of Economic Literature (Vol.57, No. 3)

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Livres à lire - Une histoire politique de la cigarette et une défense des bienfaits du capitalisme

Nicolas Lecaussin, Livres à lire - Une histoire politique de la cigarette et une défense des bienfaits du capitalisme, Institut de Recherches Économiques et Fiscales, 23. December 2019

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“O capitalismo hoje está sob ataque em todo o mundo”

Murilo Basso, “O capitalismo hoje está sob ataque em todo o mundo”, Gazeta do povo, February 2020

Interview about „The Power of Capitalism“ with Gazeta do Povo – GP is a newspaper based in Curitiba, in the Brazilian state of Paraná.  It is currently considered the largest newspaper in Paraná and the oldest newspaper in the state.

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Lecture & Questions: Capitalism is not the problem, but the solution!

5. June 2020

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Solo il libero mercato può ridurre le disuguaglianze

Alessandro Gnocchi, Solo il libero mercato può ridurre le disuguaglianze, il Giornale, 06. June 2020

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Pourquoi les intellectuels n'aiment pas le capitalisme

Rainer Zitelmann, Pourquoi les intellectuels n'aiment pas le capitalisme, LePoint.fr, 29. June 2020

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Why intellectuals hate capitalism

Rainer Zitelmann, Why intellectuals hate capitalism, Washington Examiner, 30. June 2020

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No, i ricchi non diventano ricchi a spese dei poveri

La mentalità della "somma zero" che è alla base delle teorie socialiste è stata smentita dai fatti

Rainer Zitelmann, No, i ricchi non diventano ricchi a spese dei poveri, il Giornale, 05. July 2020

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I pregiudizi contro l’economia di mercato | Perché agli intellettuali non piace il capitalismo

Rainer Zitelmann, I pregiudizi contro l’economia di mercato | Perché agli intellettuali non piace il capitalismo?, Linkiesta, 06. July 2020

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Lotta alla povertà: il capitalismo è lo strumento più efficace

Rainer Zitelmann, Lotta alla povertà: il capitalismo è lo strumento più efficace, Bussola, 06. July 2020

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Socialism always fails, even so-called democratic socialism

Rainer Zitelmann, Socialism always fails, even so-called democratic socialism, Washington Examiner, 08. July 2020

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Capitalismo a un bivio, ma chi lo lascia perde

Carlo Lottieri, Capitalismo a un bivio, ma chi lo lascia perde, La Provincia, 19. Juli 2020

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Pourquoi l'Europe du Sud a besoin de plus de capitalisme

Rainer Zitelmann, Pourquoi l'Europe du Sud a besoin de plus de capitalisme, Le Point, 20. July 2020

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Perché gli intellettuali odiano il capitalismo

Antonio Rapisarda, Perché gli intellettuali odiano il capitalismo, Libero, 20. July 2020

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Spanish edition of my book: "The Power of Capitalism"

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La guerra al capitalismo è il modo per creare un mondo di nuovo povero

Carlo Marsonet, La guerra al capitalismo è il modo per creare un mondo di nuovo povero, Instituto Bruno Leoni, 24. Gennaio 2021

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Soon my book THE POWER OF CAPITALISM will be published in Brazil.

The Power of Capitalism: A Tour of Recent History

01. April 2022

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