THE DISCUSSION ON CAPITALISM
STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)
(1) What is capitalism?
(2) Is capitalism the best economic system for the world?
(3) Who likes capitalism?
(4) Who suffers from capitalism?
(5) Will the whole world be capitalist one day?
(6) What are the advantages of capitalism over communism?
(7) What is the free market?
(8) What is the difference between capitalism and greed?
(9) What happens to the less intelligent or able under capitalism?
(10) If capitalism is so great, why are there many people living below the poverty line in capitalist countries?
STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)
(1) Is capitalism a nice word?
(2) Are there better alternatives to capitalism?
(3) Does capitalism make the rich richer and the poor poorer?
(4) Is it ethical for CEOs to get giant salaries?
(5) Aren’t capitalists people who exploit workers?
(6) Does capitalism destroy the environment?
(7) Are giant, multinational corporations good for the world?
(8) What are the objectives of anti-capitalism activists?
(9) Bill Gates has billions of dollars. Many people in New Orleans live below the poverty line. Is that capitalism?
(10) Are you a supporter of capitalism?
