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Communism vs. Socialism: What’s The Difference? | NowThis World

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Communism doesn't work because the incentives are all wrong, but some capitalism with some socialism can, in fact, this seems to be most successful type of economic system (Scandinavia). And MMT could make it even easier to implement.Imagine in tribal times you're a great hunter, and you get all the glory (competition, individualism) but one day you're badly hurt and can't hunt for a while. Rather than perish, the tribe takes care of you and your family (social security, welfare) and then when you recover you become a great hunter again. [embedded content]

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Communism doesn't work because the incentives are all wrong, but some capitalism with some socialism can, in fact, this seems to be most successful type of economic system (Scandinavia). And MMT could make it even easier to implement.

Imagine in tribal times you're a great hunter, and you get all the glory (competition, individualism) but one day you're badly hurt and can't hunt for a while. Rather than perish, the tribe takes care of you and your family (social security, welfare) and then when you recover you become a great hunter again.

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Mike Norman is an economist and veteran trader whose career has spanned over 30 years on Wall Street. He is a former member and trader on the CME, NYMEX, COMEX and NYFE and he managed money for one of the largest hedge funds and ran a prop trading desk for Credit Suisse.

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