1. Based on your reading of Matthew Desmond’s essay on capitalism in the NYT 1619 project, list the four characteristics through which Desmond set out to demonstrate “low road capitalism” in America. (250 -280 words). Tip: To be able to respond to the above question well, focus on these subparts of Desmond’s argument: 1) Defining “low road capitalism”

1. Based on your reading of Matthew Desmond’s essay on capitalism in the NYT 1619 project, list the four characteristics through which Desmond set out to demonstrate “low road capitalism” in America. (250 -280 words). Tip: To be able to respond to the above question well, focus on these subparts of Desmond’s argument: 1) Defining “low road capitalism” and its central characteristics, as developed in the essay 2) Origin of “low road capitalism” during times of slavery and continuation in our data driven market systems 3) How is the idea of enslavement of bodies been central to the growth of industries? 4) What current financial systems reflect practices, developed to support industries built on the work of enslaved people?