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What is a “Mixed Economy”?
Most say that the US has one, and that “pure economies” don’t exist anymore, but what does that mean?
What is this thing we have which is used to justify both reform & the status quo?
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👇LONG THREAD👇
Most say that the US has one, and that “pure economies” don’t exist anymore, but what does that mean?
What is this thing we have which is used to justify both reform & the status quo?
#ResistanceEducation
👇LONG THREAD👇
This won’t be a discussion supporting any candidate/platform, but it will contain criticisms of theories that some support.
It will be a frank discussion about this curious concept which is so amorphous it’s used to justify opposite positions simultaneously.
It will be a frank discussion about this curious concept which is so amorphous it’s used to justify opposite positions simultaneously.
One of the issues with this term is that it has 2 commonly used meanings: one purely economic, the other more politically/philosophically prescriptive.
Most of the common (mis)uses stem from conflating these two notions.
Most of the common (mis)uses stem from conflating these two notions.
As we see debates about increasing the top marginal tax rate, and even talk of a max income, I think it’s important to talk about what happened during the long reign of one of the greatest presidents of all time: FDR.
#IncomeInequality
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#IncomeInequality
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FDR’s election happened during the height of the Great Depression, during which labor movements in the US were at an all time high.
This organization amongst labor, coupled with strong socialist and communist parties within the US, led to increased pressure.
This organization amongst labor, coupled with strong socialist and communist parties within the US, led to increased pressure.
This pressure was applied mainly to corporations and politicians of the time, but was also used in small struggles for better working conditions.
It was in these “trial-battles” that groups like the AFL & CIO (modern @AFLCIO) gained strength and skill.
It was in these “trial-battles” that groups like the AFL & CIO (modern @AFLCIO) gained strength and skill.
Let’s talk about #Socialism.
This will be an open discussion about a political/economic theory.
It is NOT to support ANY candidate or platform.
It is purely for education so we’re “on the same page” with this topic.
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👇Long thread👇
This will be an open discussion about a political/economic theory.
It is NOT to support ANY candidate or platform.
It is purely for education so we’re “on the same page” with this topic.
#ResistanceEducation
👇Long thread👇
Another quick note:
If you are NOT a socialist, that’s great!
You should still read this brief overview so you can understand the current arguments of the socialist debate.
At the end I’d love to hear any questions.
Ok, let’s get started.
If you are NOT a socialist, that’s great!
You should still read this brief overview so you can understand the current arguments of the socialist debate.
At the end I’d love to hear any questions.
Ok, let’s get started.
At its core, socialism is simply the name applied to a group of theories critical of capitalism.
As old as capitalism is (depending on definition), socialism is only a few minutes younger.
As old as capitalism is (depending on definition), socialism is only a few minutes younger.
