is SOCIALISM more fair in its approach than CAPITALISM ??

Answer 1

I lived 15 years in socialism and then 19 in ... a kind of capitalism... It was much, much better before! IT WAS MORE FAIR INDEED!!! The only problem in socialism is to keep out the power to the hand of one single man!

Answer 2

thats a very broad question. first u need to define the scope those two terms. you talking about modern day socialism? or the philosophical idea or an economic approach? distinguish from marxism communism political models whatsoever. etc same goes for capitalism. anyway, im just gonna say what came to my mind stressing the main point of the ideas:

one could say that socialism essentially curbs personal freedom. Arguing that the poor ones are being exploited by the few, the welfare of the whole community and especially the poor can be improved by curbing the freedom of the highly productive ones in favor of the lesser productive. depending on the extent of the control the idea becomes manifest in different forms but is ultimately controlled by a few that presumably know better than anyone else whats good for you and good for the community.

Capitalism on the other hand assumes that each individual acts rationally, the basis for most macroeconomic theory and an assumption thats been contested especially in recent years. If everyone acts rationally, the highest welfare possible can be achieved. The more control (e.g. communism), the more inefficiently scarce resources such as human resources, natural resources etc are being allocated. therefore, any restrictions imposed by the government is disturbing this effect and should be avoided (classic laissez-faire).

so in its approach one must first ask what exactly is fair?? (fair is always relative :D) Both stress on freedom and rights for different reasons. Is it fair to let people starve while u feast on your 10 course meal? is it fair to take the hard earned money away from you?

The allocation of our ressources and providing the legal foundation for us to live together etc is the task of the government. An attempt to take both aspects into account is the social market economy which was invented in germany in the 60s and is now the prevailing economic model in europe. one famous quote by a german politician is somehow like this (dont remember the exact words): SME is flawed but its the best we know.

Answer 3

I can be, particularly when there is a scarcity of resources or assets that is needed by the country as a whole for its benefit, survival or when anything else just doesn't work for the good of all the people. That's when fair distribution or public use becomes important rather than it being available only to those who can pay the most for it. For instance, the roads you drive on, the sidewalks you walk on can and are being used by all. That is a form of socialism, though most people don't think of it that way. Can you imagine if blocks of road or sidewalks were privately owned and you had to pay a toll to each owner for use of those blocks?
So yes socialism can be more fair in some circumstances but really only works when there is a balance between it and capitalism in the particular society.

Answer 4

People complain all the time about the welfare system. Working their butts off while others sit around doing nothing. Or working harder and getting less than a pencil pusher. I suppose if socialism worked perfectly according to the theory but it doesn't. We have seen how well "trickle down" worked. It didn't. Capitalism atleast gives hope of something better....socialism doesn't. Either one requires a fine balance to work effectively and right now we are at such extreems I don't hold alot of hope. All I know is when I see socialist countries....there's extreem poverty for the majority and massive wealth for a few. Don't like the corporate greed and welfare? Then socialism isn't the answer.

Answer 5

First you must define fair. Even if one were to accept that a true representation of either were possible so that either all parties did equal work for equal shares or that individuals who contributed the most benefited the most, it is improbable that either model would appease all peoples. I would suggest however that as long as mankind is to continue growth and evolution there must be some impetus for innovation, initiative, and striving to exceed mediocrity. In that sense Capitalism is the only logical choice. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 6

Socialism does sound fairer at least in theory. The actual practice in the real world has not met with complete success. Probably a mixture of capitalism tempered by more socialistic concerns works best.

Answer 7

Get rich quick schemes in the capitalist business world, (buyouts, IPOs, conglomerates, acquisitions, mergers, and the stock market), do not actually work. Remaining solvent does not actually exist within false economics capitalism.

Profit existing in the capitalist business world, or millionaires existing within capitalism, is pathological deception committed by the 21 organizations spying on the population with plain clothes agents, (with covert fake names and fake backgrounds).

Actual economics is the persons paying the monthly business loan payments of companies voting at work in order to control the property they are paying for.

Capitalism is the psychology of imaginary parents, false economics, and the criminal deception of employees that are paying the bills (including the stocks and bonds, or shares) of companies.

Anti-Democracy republicanism is the psychology of imaginary parents, and false government.

Answer 8

Yes. But it sees that any ideology or religion as a divisive sociopathology that is unnecessary while people want to be free and think and do as they please. Socialism puts and limits people in their careers, and people don't like that.

But trying to redistribute wealth and not have rich CEOs of large corporations exploit their workers, which is the basis of capitalism, is definitely why socialism is a big consideration to workers and a threat to international central banks who can't exploit those countries, like Russia and China, and are doing everything possible, through countries like the US, to remove them.

Answer 9

Yes. Everyone suffers equally. Of course, for those used to living in squallor, capitalism seems worse, because in capitalism you can't even get squallor if you don't earn it.

Answer 10

define 'fair'.
socialism is just a softer form of communism.
is communism fair? some people would say yes but it think not.
i'm for capitalism and every body getting what they worked for themselves.