1. An economic system based on private ownership of capital and goods, where production and distribution are determined by market forces and profit incentives rather than state control
The United States operates under a capitalist economy with relatively free markets.
Os Estados Unidos operam sob uma economia capitalista com mercados relativamente livres.
2. A system where individuals and companies invest capital to generate profit and accumulate wealth
In a capitalist economy, entrepreneurs compete to innovate and reduce costs.
Em uma economia capitalista, os empresários competem para inovar e reduzir custos.