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Summer camp capitalism

Planet Money

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Lessons in Capitalism and Compassion

This chapter explores a simulation at BizTown where kids role-play selling insurance, revealing the complexities of learning about capitalism alongside safety nets typical of socialism. As unexpected funding helps them meet their debts, the narrative highlights the balance between education, economic principles, and the joyful innocence of childhood.

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