kapitalistische

Kapitalistische is a German adjective describing aspects of capitalism. It denotes a social and economic order in which the means of production are predominantly privately owned and organized for profit. Economic coordination relies mainly on market mechanisms, such as price signals, competition, and voluntary exchange, with capital accumulation and entrepreneurial risk playing central roles. Private property, wage labor, and market-based allocation of resources are defining features.

Historically, capitalist forms emerged in Europe during the early modern period and expanded with the Industrial Revolution, later spreading globally through trade and investment. In contemporary policy discourse, kapitalistische economies vary in the degree of state intervention, ranging from liberal capitalism to social or regulated varieties, including models such as the social market economy (Soziale Marktwirtschaft) in Germany.

Critics highlight issues such as income inequality, exploitation, market failures, and susceptibility to financial crises; supporters emphasize efficiency, innovation, and wealth creation. Policy responses include regulation, antitrust enforcement, welfare provisions, and social safety nets to mitigate negative effects while preserving the advantages of market coordination.