What would a global economy with Communism as the rule of the land look like? Those of us in the developed world would surely have to give up some of the luxuries we’re used to if the workers in the nations providing the raw materials and gross production got their fair share.
Has anyone tried to create that particular “what if?” scenario?
If the world were all on the same page, then production and distribution would be far better anyways, and the working classes in developed countries would also benefit. Working together works.
Yeah, I figure that’s a given. But with our world reliant on imperialism and unfair trade, what would a world built on equitable trade look like? What level of comfort would the average person have, regardless of nation?
I guess I’m trying to picture what an average person’s life would look like if the majority of the world went Communist. I’d assume that developed nations would have fewer luxuries because they’d no longer be siphoning wealth from undeveloped nations and trade would be equitable. Right?
This is why I am asking you for a time period. The transition from capitalism to socialism in the imperialist countries would likely result in a shortage of endless cheap commodities, while expanding social safety nets. In the medium to long-term, quality of life would improve as the world would better be able to produce and distribute for everyone than is presently available. Imperialism holds the global south back from economic development for the short term gain of the imperial core, but a world aligned can better develop and produce.
I dunno. Everyone talks about how utopian a communist world would be, but I’ve never seen people really try to describe what the average person’s life would look like.
What would a global economy with Communism as the rule of the land look like? Those of us in the developed world would surely have to give up some of the luxuries we’re used to if the workers in the nations providing the raw materials and gross production got their fair share.
Has anyone tried to create that particular “what if?” scenario?
If the world were all on the same page, then production and distribution would be far better anyways, and the working classes in developed countries would also benefit. Working together works.
Yeah, I figure that’s a given. But with our world reliant on imperialism and unfair trade, what would a world built on equitable trade look like? What level of comfort would the average person have, regardless of nation?
What point in time are you talking about? You’re asking me to hit a moving target and make an outlandishy speculative claim. For what purpose?
I guess I’m trying to picture what an average person’s life would look like if the majority of the world went Communist. I’d assume that developed nations would have fewer luxuries because they’d no longer be siphoning wealth from undeveloped nations and trade would be equitable. Right?
This is why I am asking you for a time period. The transition from capitalism to socialism in the imperialist countries would likely result in a shortage of endless cheap commodities, while expanding social safety nets. In the medium to long-term, quality of life would improve as the world would better be able to produce and distribute for everyone than is presently available. Imperialism holds the global south back from economic development for the short term gain of the imperial core, but a world aligned can better develop and produce.
Ohhhh. Hmm, say two generations? Progress can be faster but two generations allows for foundational policies to really bear fruit.
Why would I put an estimate on it?
I dunno. Everyone talks about how utopian a communist world would be, but I’ve never seen people really try to describe what the average person’s life would look like.