Criticism of socialism
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Criticism of socialism refers to any critique of socialist models of economic organization and their feasibility as well as the political and social implications of adopting such a system. Some criticisms are not directed toward socialism as a system, but rather toward the socialist movement, parties or existing states. Some critics consider socialism to be a purely theoretical concept that should be criticized on theoretical grounds (such as in the economic calculation problem and the socialist calculation debate) while others hold that certain historical examples exist and that they can be criticized on practical grounds. Because there are many models of socialism, most critiques are focused on a specific type of socialism and the experience of Soviet-type economies that may not apply to all forms of socialism as different models of socialism conflict with each other over questions of property ownership, economic coordination and how socialism is to be achieved. Critics of specific models of socialism might be advocates of a different type of socialism.
See also
- Anti-capitalism
- Anti-communism
- The Black Book of Communism
- Criticism of capitalism
- Criticism of communist party rule
- Criticism of Marxism
- Criticism of social democracy
- Economic calculation problem
- Economic efficiency
- Economic equilibrium
- The Fatal Conceit
- McCarthyism
- Mixed economy
- Socialist calculation debate
- Soviet-type economic planning
- Tragedy of the commons
