2007-08-01 14:55:00 · 4 answers · asked by davidthegnome2003 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
In communism, the state controls all industries. There is no property, and people are expected to live communally, for the state. In socialism, the government controls public goods, but does not single-handedly run the economy.
2007-08-01 15:02:54 · answer #1 · answered by lxjluxl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Socialism and communism are alike in that both are systems of production for use based on public ownership of the means of production and centralized planning. Socialism grows directly out of capitalism; it is the first form of the new society. Communism is a further development or "higher stage" of socialism.
2007-08-01 22:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by wooper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Socialism advocates govt regulation or ownership of primary industry, and govt socialized welfare/support -- but still allows people to own private property.
Communism advocates govt (community) ownership of ALL property.
It's like the difference between being punched in the face (socalism) and being shot in the face (Cheneyism--- sorry, I meant communism...)
2007-08-01 21:58:57 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
SOCIALISM: You have two cows. State takes one and gives it to someone else.
COMMUNISM: You have two cows. State takes both of them and gives you milk.
2007-08-01 22:00:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋