Read the evidence for an argumentative essay. Studies have shown that capitalist countries have people living in poverty, and capitalist economies often have a great deal of inequality. If a writer is arguing that capitalism has more benefits than socialism, then this evidence functions as a

The writer’s position is that capitalism has more benefits than socialism, but this evidence points to problems with capitalism: poverty and inequality. Evidence that challenges or qualifies the writer’s position functions as a counterclaim. Therefore, the evidence is a counterclaim, not the writer’s main claim or conclusion.

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