The terms “capitalist economy” and “free market economy” are often used interchangeably, but there are differences, at least in the theories that underpin them. In both, the law of supply and demand ...

Syria's economy to open to world after decades under corrupt state control, Damascus Chambers of Commerce chief says Business leaders optimistic though cautious about new government's economic ...

The legal system that operates in the United Arab Emirates (uae)—like that in many countries across the Gulf—is a blend of French civil and Islamic Sharia law. But this summer Dubai announced that it ...

Capitalism has long been heralded by many economists as the best economic system around, rewarding — and therefore encouraging — competition and innovation, creating wealth, stimulating growth and ...

The end of the Cold War made clear the triumph of capitalism over other economic systems. But in the decades since, the modern form of American-style capitalism has been showing some cracks. American ...

The United States must play a more active role in reshaping the international economic order. Completely abandoning the international trading system would be a disaster for the American people and our ...

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush on Thursday offered a vigorous defence of the free market system, but acknowledged there should be some reforms to correct the problems that led to ...

I remember 1974 well. With inflation on the rise, the government had been locked in battle with trade unions over worker pay. The government appeared paralysed: stand up to the miners and strikes ...