Throughout modern history, there have been two major economic systems, whether defined by name or not: communism and capitalism. Their ideologies are inherently contrasting, and often hostile to one another. Throughout the hostilities, slander and governmental propaganda has become widespread creating fear and hate towards communism, although in some communist countries the same can be claimed. In this document, I will juxtapose these ideological differences and hopefully disperse any misconceptions you may have of the two systems.
To understand communism, one must fully comprehend the meaning and inner-workings of capitalism. Capitalism is a system based on free trade, that is, one or a collective of private citizens doing business with another individual or collective of private citizens. The means of production are owned by individuals instead of the state.
Money is effectively used as work credits. In theory, the more work you do, the more you are able to trade. Id est,......
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