Microcapitalism is therefore a third way of approaching how we define our economic system.

An April 2009 Rasmussen Reports survey found that Americans under age 30 were split almost evenly when asked about what economic model they preferred. 37% said they preferred capitalism, 33% said they preferred socialism, and 30% were undecided. A February 2010 Gallup poll found that despite divided views on socialism and capitalism, Americans from both ends of the political spectrum overwhelmingly support small business and entrepreneurs. Such results show a need for a new model that better reflects our values, other than the traditional choice of socialism and capitalism.

I have met a number of business owners and employees who define themselves as capitalists, but must quickly differentiate themselves from the exploitive capitalists in large corporations. Microcapitalism is a label that makes such a distinction automatically. It is more socially responsible, for it allows for more responsible, independent, and enterprising citizens.

This isn’t some weighty academic work about what society must do. It’s not a pie in the sky dream of a revolution. It’s not some pitiful plea to boycott Walmart. It’s not some agrarian call for three acres and a cow. It’s not lecture hall material on subsidarity. This is common sense explanation with a call to action to everyone, everywhere – no matter where you are in life or in the economic food chain.

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