MOST WEALTH However, capitalist economies tend to be the most wealthy and successful across the globe: USA, UK, Germany (see Globalisation notes for more in depth analysis of this). Do note, however, that even though a country may be described as capitalist it doesn’t mean every industry in it is privatised. Royal Mail, until 2013, was state owned. Conversely, America has a private healthcare system whereas the NHS in the UK isn’t.