Over the years capitalism has been influenced by religious and evolutionary thought just as it has taken on different forms and variations. Some forms of capitalism bear absolutely no resemblance to each other while others are quite similar. Two forms that are quite opposite in their approach to capitalism and philosophy are Laissez- Faire capitalism and Modified Market capitalism. Before beginning a discussion of these forms of capitalism, however, a definition of capitalism itself would be helpful. Capitalism is defined as being an economic system based on private ownership of capital. With this definition it is easier to proceed to the definitions of Laissez-Faire and Modified Market capitalism.…
