Pros and Cons on Capitalism Pros Cons Capitalism allows people the opportunity to raise their income by providing an open competition in the market, which also allows the economy to prosper. A decentralized economic system is apart of Capitalism. In a decentralized economy, people are open to many choices in business. They face many different challenges and have to find their own way to stay in the competition. This defines Capitalism as working hard to achieve, to be successful. Consumers are more satisfied in a Capitalist economy. They are more encouraged to work towards financial freedom based on the products they make in the competitive market. Every business corporations’ goal is to make a good profit. The main issue is that more powerful companies/corporations take over smaller businesses and the rights of employees are rewarded based on how much product is made and the success from it. The major competition could be a major issue because their would be unfair competition. Capitalism could bring unfair distribution of wealth in the economy. Some believe the Capitalist system could be the downfall of the country, or even the earth. Pros and Cons on Communism Pros All men and women would be equal. There would be no different class, race, and nationality. Nobody would be considered higher above another. Cons People would give up everything that makes them different from others. There would be equal wages for all citizens. As previously stated, one doesn’t have any advan tage over another.