Marginalrevolution iconMarginalrevolutionAug 28, 2026

Polling results on capitalism and socialism

The results suggest that the public is feeling down about capitalism but is still wary of full-blown socialism. Many are deciding whether a few socialist candidates might help shake up the system.

Polling results on capitalism and socialism

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The results suggest that the public is feeling down about capitalism but is still wary of full-blown socialism.

Many are deciding whether a few socialist candidates might help shake up the system.

We found that: —Just a third of Americans privately say they have a positive view of capitalism.

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The results suggest that the public is feeling down about capitalism but is still wary of full-blown socialism. Many are deciding whether a few socialist candidates might help shake up the system. We found that: —Just a third of Americans privately say they have a positive view of capitalism.

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