Former President Barack Obama offered a dire warning of market-based economic systems at a huge reunion celebrating 15 years since he won the presidency.
President @BarackObama on the need for an inclusive economy at today’s #DemocracyForum pic.twitter.com/WzAMgGixtW"But just because an economic system generated wealth and innovation doesn’t mean it guarantees a good society," Obama said."Because from the outset, market-based systems have been compatible with slavery, caste systems, colonialization, war, exploration, corruption, fraud, autocracy, the poisoning of our natural environment.