China never even advertize themselves as a communist country, the official speak is “Socialism with Chinese Characteristic”
Comment on Can socialism or communism have incentives (even without markets)?
zxqwas@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Socialism: what do you call the nordic countries? They have reasonable incentives. If they qualify then yes.
Communism: does China qualify as communist or are they some kind of former communist with capitalist reforms?
coherent_domain@infosec.pub 2 days ago
dogbert@lemmy.zip 2 days ago
Nordic countries are social democracies. Workers have never owned the means of production. It’s a form of capitalism. This was a concession the ruling class gave to the workers since much of Europe wanted the benefits that Soviet citizens were receiving under socialism. Social democracy was used to appease the civilians so they don’t revolt. The rich get to stay rich, and the poors get free health care.