Welcome to the new, sorta socialist era of American capitalism

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An eagle playing chess.

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

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Times Square in 2020
Just 37% of Americans have a positive view of big business, while 54% have a positive view of capitalism.

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Bernie Sanders is running for reelection

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Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont at the Capitol last month.
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont at the Capitol last month.

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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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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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86 House Democrats voted against a GOP-proposed resolution 'denouncing the horrors of socialism'

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Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York was among the Democrats who voted against the symbolic resolution.
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, a self-described Democratic socialist, was among the Democrats who voted against the symbolic resolution.

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