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What economic theory did Dorothy Day advocate in the Catholic Worker newspaper?

  • Capitalism

  • Socialism

  • Distributism

  • Communism

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Distributism is an economic theory that promotes widespread ownership of property. Dorothy Day, a Catholic social activist and founder of the Catholic Worker newspaper, advocated for distributism as a way to create a more just and equitable society. She believed that widespread ownership of property would give people more control over their lives and help to reduce poverty and inequality.
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