Ayn Rand's "Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal," arguing that capitalism is the only moral and practical economic system. Rand contrasts capitalism's emphasis on individual rights, reason, and objective values with collectivism's reliance on altruism, force, and subjective values. The excerpts further critique government intervention, particularly antitrust laws and welfare state policies, as undermining individual freedom and economic progress. Finally, Rand examines historical and contemporary examples to support her claims, including discussions of the Industrial Revolution, the role of government in the economy, and the dangers of "Government by Consensus."