Socialism & Star Wars Oct 4, 2016
Star Wars is not usually considered filled with economic lessons so this may surprise you. Did you know the Empire was Socialist? Before we get to that briefly, what is Socialism? As Socialism has failed time after time its advocates constantly shift their definition. As a result the economists of today, most of whom were educated 20+ years ago, rebut Socialism as it was advocated in the 80s. That analysis is oftentimes not helpful in discussing the flaws of Socialism with a 2016 Socialist. The discussion goes like this: You: Socialism is State-ownership of the means of production. Socialist: That’s...
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