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A Centrally Planned Economy

A Centrally Planned Economy. In this lesson, students will identify characteristics of a centrally planned economy. Students will be able to identify and/of define the following terms: Centrally Planned Economy Communism Problems of a Centrally Planned Economy.

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A Centrally Planned Economy

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  1. A Centrally Planned Economy In this lesson, students will identify characteristics of a centrally planned economy. Students will be able to identify and/of define the following terms: Centrally Planned Economy Communism Problems of a Centrally Planned Economy E. Napp

  2. Karl Marx advocated a centrally planned economy in his book, The Communist Manifesto (1848). E. Napp

  3. In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, workers were exploited or mistreated. Children even worked in factories. E. Napp

  4. Sure, a few industrialists and capitalists Became very wealthy but… E. Napp

  5. Most people worked long hours for low wages in unsafe working conditions. E. Napp

  6. Karl Marx encouraged workers to unite and violently overthrow the Capitalist class in order to create a more just society. E. Napp

  7. “Workers of the world unite; you have nothing to lose but your chains.” E. Napp

  8. Marxism Marxism is frequently referred to as communism. Characteristics of a Marxist Society: • Dictatorship • Government ownership of the Factors of Production • Economic Equality E. Napp

  9. It sounds like paradise: A society where there is no poverty, no want but… E. Napp

  10. Problems of a Centrally Planned Economy Many problems exist in centrally planned economies. The Problems of a Centrally Planned Economy: • Workers lack incentive because all workers are rewarded equally. • Productivity and efficiency decline. • Innovation is not rewarded. • Individual freedoms are sacrificed. E. Napp

  11. Think about it! Would you work hard if you were rewarded The same as the lazy worker beside you? E. Napp

  12. Eventually, the Soviet Union collapsed and the formerly Communist republics began to transition to largely free market economies. E. Napp

  13. Transition has been difficult for Russia. A new economic perspective must be created and previously Government- owned factories must be privatized. E. Napp

  14. Questions for Reflection: • How does a centrally planned economy differ from a free market economy? • Who was Karl Marx and what did he advocate? • Describe a Communist society. • What problems are created by centrally planned economies? • Define transition. E. Napp

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