Does Ethical Capitalism Pencil Out?

Read enough about the history of Mercantilism, Colonialism, Industrialism and Capitalism, and it seems that someone and something are always being damaged in the process. A few examples that come to mind quickly:

• Slavery, particularly US Slavery, which drove the world economies for cotton, tobacco, sugar cane and more.
• Being a peasant in most countries, at most times.

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