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Irish_Dem

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6. This is called a command economy.

Reply to Ocelot II (Original post)

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 03:55 PM

Aug 2025

In this system, the government dictates what will be produced, how it will be produced, and who will receive the goods and services, often aiming for equitable distribution.

This is in contrast to market economies, where supply and demand primarily guide production and distribution.

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Is Trump trying to manage the economy by taking control of the means of production and distribution? [View all] Ocelot II Aug 2025 OP

God damn it I wish he'd just keel over and fucking croak already Blue Owl Aug 2025 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author sinkingfeeling Aug 2025 #2

Mussolini? sinkingfeeling Aug 2025 #3

He is compromised cilla4progress Aug 2025 #4

Communism... n/t alittlelark Aug 2025 #5

Yes larwdem Aug 2025 #8

This is called a command economy. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #6

We should be expecting a five-year plan. Norrrm Aug 2025 #7

Or a two-week plan, since that's as far ahead as he seems to be able to think. Ocelot II Aug 2025 #9

Hat tip to ya. Norrrm Aug 2025 #11

Sounds a bit Turbineguy Aug 2025 #10