Welcome to the new, sorta socialist era of American capitalism

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This is the first story in Business Insider's new series "The Future of Capitalism." The series looks at ways Americans' confidence in capitalism has been eroding, and what related changes in our economy mean for your work and wealth.

Tell us what you think about the future of capitalism

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Surveys indicate that Americans now hold a more negative view of capitalism than they did in years past.

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One goal of Trump accounts? Improving capitalism's reputation among young people

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Proponents of the new "Trump accounts" see the plan as a way to keep people from turning against the capitalist system.

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Big business and capitalism are becoming less and less popular with Americans

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Just 37% of Americans have a positive view of big business, while 54% have a positive view of capitalism.

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From OK vacations to so-so jobs, it's time to embrace being average

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Gen Z like 'safety capitalism.' It's a lot like what we have now but with more help for people who lose their jobs or get sick.

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Some Gen Zers are pushing for an expanded social safety net. A Wake Forest researcher calls it "safety capitalism."

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Banning Private Jets and Going to a 4-Day Work Week Are Radical—and Popular

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Marc Andreessen Is Wrong About Everything

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For years, Marc Andreessen has had so much money he’s barely known what to do with himself.

Bernie Sanders doubled his income last year by writing a best-selling book that condemns capitalism

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Bernie Sanders' "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism" published in February 2023.

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Citadel boss Ken Griffin thinks SVB's rescue package shows US capitalism 'breaking down before our eyes'

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FILE PHOTO: Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO, Citadel, speaks during the Milken Institute's 22nd annual Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., April 30, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO, Citadel, speaks during the Milken Institute's 22nd annual Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California

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