[Capitalism is an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/capitalism) The essential feature of capitalism is the motive to make a profit or the profit motive. The primary purpose of capitalism is not to serve the best interests of society.... it is to increase profits, in every way possible. As increasing profits is the primary motive therefore decreasing expenses comes naturally hand in hand, as does the motive for Exploitation The relentless race to increase profits is often at the expense of: the workers wages, the consumers wallets, the quality and safety of the products, the safety of the consumers, the safety of the workers, the retention of basic manufacturing in what becomes consumer countries. That is why capitalism is not sustainable without government regulations that ensure the best interests of society are centered over profits at every conceivable interaction. - **[[2.3.3a.a1) Failure of Government to Enact Regulations]]** - **[[2.3.3a.b1) Failure to Implement Mechanism of Accountability]]** - **[[2.3.3a.b2) Dismantling of the System of Laws, Checks & Balances]]** - **[[3a.a) Monopolization and Privatization of Public Necessities]]** - **[[3a.1) Corporate Dominance]]** To get the most work from workers for the least amount of compensation is central to the corporate capitalist ethos. Capitalist employers engage in deception by strongly discouraging wage transparency among employees. This keeps workers unsure of their value and puts them at a disadvantage when negotiating compensation with their employers.