People who use their wealth in ways that help generate more wealth by investing in businesses or buying property that can be used to produce goods or services.
Capitalism: An economic system where private individuals own most businesses rather than the state.
Investment: The action of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property etc., with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Entrepreneur: An individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards.
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