A short introduction to economics (economic -isms)

Capitalism

Businesses are out to screw you. You should unionize to protect yourself, or else you’re on your own.

Socialism

Businesses are out to screw you.  The government says, don’t worry about unionizing, we’ve got you covered.

Communism

The government is the business, and is your union (whether you want it or not).

Facism

Businesses are out to screw you.  Government is your union (whether you want it or not) and is in cahoots with business.

Libertarianism

Businesses are out to screw you, and have bought the unions.

Mercantilism

Businesses serve at the pleasure of the king.  You serve at the pleasure of the king.

 

Author: H Walker Jones, Esq

A professional programmer with a sordid past involving sysadmin, tech support, and cooking.

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