Post by Zyobot on Aug 20, 2018 21:03:31 GMT
As global superpower, the United States leads the world in many categories. From its unmatched wealth, to its world-class entertainment industry, to the technological hub of Silicon Valley, America reigns. One area that it's excelled in for practically its entire existence, however, is free market capitalism. Not only is that system America's socioeconomic bedrock, but it's also central to the nation's very culture and identity to an extent not found in other, economically capitalist nations.
I'd have thought that at some point in (recent) history, the US government would go ahead and make capitalism their official economic system. But to my surprise, this is not--nor ever has been--the case.
So is there any point (ideally post-1900) for the nation to add free market capitalism into the US Constitution, and retain that amendment(s) to the present day?
If yes, then when, why and how would it be passed? And what effect would it have on history from that point forwards?
Thank you in advance,
Zyobot