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Government owns/controls all land, labor, resources All decisions economically centrally controlled and made by government Socialism- democratic means of distributing wealth/political equity-Centrally planned Communism-All economic power /decisions made through authoritarian means. –Command economy- dictatorship- few freedoms for people
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Karl Marx /Fredrich Engles/Vladimir Lenin Believed in socialism and advocated violent revolution to bring about change Felt industrialized nations were divided by social classes based on wealth Marx believed capitalist never allowed wages to rise above the minimum standard for the workers to live on Marx saw this a “class struggle”
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Bourgeoisie- wealthy capitalists, anyone with wealth Proletariat- workers and laborers Worldwide revolution by workers is the belief of communism A dictatorship would ensue for a short period to set up society Eventually all government would cease to exist All land, labor, products, etc,, would be equally owned and distributed to all in society.
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Command Economy- Government 5yr plans Agriculture- collective farms/quotas/ Millions died as result Industry-heavy industry/military goods/$$$$$ Little to no consumer goods Quality and selection poor/ shortages Economy and people run into the ground
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