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What does Louis Blanc prioritize as a fundamental economic right above private property?
What does Louis Blanc prioritize as a fundamental economic right above private property?
According to Karl Marx, what characterizes the transitional stage of socialism?
According to Karl Marx, what characterizes the transitional stage of socialism?
What does Paul Lafargue argue should replace the right to work?
What does Paul Lafargue argue should replace the right to work?
What must the proletariat do according to Karl Marx during the socialist stage?
What must the proletariat do according to Karl Marx during the socialist stage?
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What does Friedrich Engels describe as the aim of society in a socialist system?
What does Friedrich Engels describe as the aim of society in a socialist system?
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Which of the following describes a key characteristic of the Socialist economic system as articulated by Marx and Engels?
Which of the following describes a key characteristic of the Socialist economic system as articulated by Marx and Engels?
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What was the primary focus of accelerated industrialization during the socialist regime, according to Stalin?
What was the primary focus of accelerated industrialization during the socialist regime, according to Stalin?
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What was the status of collectivization of agriculture in the USSR from 1928 to 1936?
What was the status of collectivization of agriculture in the USSR from 1928 to 1936?
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What concept was underlined by Marx's assertion 'To each according to his needs'?
What concept was underlined by Marx's assertion 'To each according to his needs'?
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What significant change occurred in the perception of international socialist revolution during the 1930s?
What significant change occurred in the perception of international socialist revolution during the 1930s?
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Study Notes
Anarchist Views on the State
- Pierre-Joseph Proudhon criticizes the bureaucratic State, calling it "parasitic."
- Mikhail Bakunin opposes communism and State socialism.
- Pierre Kropotkine argues that one-party rule undermines the significance of workers' and peasants' councils.
Socialist Economic System in Eastern Europe
- Louis Blanc emphasizes the right to work as a fundamental economic right, precedes private property rights.
- Etienne Cabet proposes compulsory work in his envisioned community, Icaria, where all must work equal hours.
- Paul Lafargue suggests replacing the right to work with the "right to laziness," advocating a three-hour workday.
Marxist Definition of Socialism
- Socialism seen as a transition stage towards communism by Marx and Engels.
- Defined as a "revolutionary dictatorship of the proletariat" during which formal and informal institutions coexist.
- Aim of socialism is to boost productive forces and centralize production in the State's hands.
- Society collectively owns production means, deciding about investments and income distribution.
Communism as a System
- Described as a state of abundance with the principle "to each according to his needs."
- Characterized by a decline of the state, as society becomes self-organizing.
- Transition involves disappearance of money, with direct product evaluation superseding monetary evaluation.
- Advocates for common possession of all means of production and an end to social class systems.
Characteristics of Socialist Economies
- Key pillars include forced collectivization of agriculture, seen in the USSR's rise from 2.7% collectivized land in 1928 to nearly 100% by 1936.
- Accelerated industrialization aimed at catching up with capitalist nations is articulated by Stalin's assertion to develop production swiftly.
Autarky and the Washington Consensus
- In the 1930s, socialist international revolution ambitions waned, leading to autarky policies.
- Washington Consensus critiqued by key economists like John Williamson and Joseph Stiglitz, asserting harmful implications for growth in Latin America.
Post-Communist Economic Transition
- Liberalization led to price increases and hyperinflation following the fall of communist regimes.
- Stabilization was aided by IMF interventions, focusing on maintaining positive trade balances.
- Major companies underwent privatization as part of economic restructuring.
European Union Enlargement Strategy
- EU Aid Breakdown: Transition assistance and aid varied per country from 1990 to 2013, with significant per capita contributions especially to Hungary, Poland, and Slovenia.
- Local Unions: Various free trade agreements shaped economic cooperation among Eastern European nations.
- Association Agreements: Agreements established between the EU and individual Eastern European countries were signed between 1991 and 1995, fostering integration.
Trade Balance Evolution
- Trade balances with Eastern Balkan nations such as Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia show significant financial interactions, reflecting evolving economic relationships within the EU context.
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Explore the critical perspectives of anarchism and socialism with this quiz. Examine the views of thinkers like Proudhon, Bakunin, and Marx on the state, economic rights, and workers' control. Test your understanding of their arguments and proposed systems.
