it is this half of the nation??? Human nature as now constituted seems to favor a system of relatively free enterprise. Every economy, to succeed, must appeal to the acquisitive instinct – the desire for food, goods, and powers; and never in historic times was that impulse so unchecked as under capitalism. The itch for profit may not be overwhelming in the common man, but it is strong in men who are above the average in economic ability; and it is this half of the nation that will sooner or later mold the economy and the laws. We can understand, then, why Communism had to make increasing concessions to this instinct. For " it is this half of the nation", i would like to know whether it means "the men who have the itch for profit constitute half of the nation "? Thanks.