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Typically they are considered to be opposites, even though there are many similarities. These are some common distinctions between the two:
1) Socialism is based on Social ownership of the means of production; Capitalism is based on Private ownership of the means of production.
2) Management in socialism is based on collective-decision making and self-management; Management in capitalist firms is based on hierarchical decision-making.
3) Socialism is based on "Production for use"; capitalism is based on "Production for profit". This means that the surplus product generated is used to benefit everyone in socialism, whereas in capitalism it becomes the profit for a few private owners.
4) Socialism is generally based on economic planning; while capitalism is based on a market economy. This is not always true; there are many forms of market socialism, and most of the existing capitalist economies are actually "mixed economies".
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What are the similarities between socialism and capitalism?
Socialism and communism are similar in the way they are supposed to work - all power being shared equally - and capitalism is similar to socialism in that everybody should ideally get out what they put in proportionally, but communism and capitalism are the exact opposites.
Is socialism working better than capitalism?
no, socialism isn't better than capitalism because capitalism has a free market and people get rich easily.
What countries have all communism capitalism and socialism?
Which countries that are under communism , socialism and capitalism
What types of economic systems exist throughout the world today?
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What does Bosnia practice communism socialism or capitalism?
Capitalism
A political ideology of a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism?
What political ideology of a gradual transition from a capitalism to socialism
IN WHAT do capitalism and socialism differ?
Capitalism allows for more freedom for businesses than socialism does
What would be considered a compromise between capitalism and socialism?
There can be no such compromise, as Socialism and capitalism are completely distinct systems. Socialism means a classless stateless society based on production for use, while capitalism has a class division and production for profit.
Do Romania use capitalism socialism communism?
Now Romania has an anarchic capitalism.
Is Portugal communism socialism or capitalism?
No. Communist don't have much power.
Does capitalism engage in centralized planning whereas socialism does not?
There are many types of capitalism and socialism. Types of capitalism which engage in central planning include state-capitalism, or corporate capitalism. Types of socialism which engage in central planning include communism, and state socialism. Types of capitalism which do not engage in central planning include laissez faire capitalism, american libertarianism, or anarcho-capitalism. Types of socialism which do not engage in central planning include mutualism, and libertarian socialism. Of course, all institutions involve some degree of central planning, ie a corporation, a collectively run factory, or a family.
Is freedom of choice capitalism or socialism?
Under capitalism, most people have little freedom of choice, as they have to work for an employer. Socialism will provide much more freedom, without the coercion of the wages system.
