Imagine a world where most countries in the Western world are state capitalist, meaning public ownership of the means of production, but no confiscation of money. Over time, the difference between rich and poor starts to decrease, as most valuable investments have been replaced by savings accounts. Within 50 years, it's almost an egalitarian world. Preferably, this happens through reform, but in a couple of countries, it could spread by revolution.
POD: WW2
1. What would be the effects in terms of domestic politics of a state capitalist reform?
2. Could it lead to deterioration and decadence as most people are "middle-class".
3. Could it prevent the spread of socialism?
4. Which parties might support this?
5. Which countries would accept this?
POD: WW2
1. What would be the effects in terms of domestic politics of a state capitalist reform?
2. Could it lead to deterioration and decadence as most people are "middle-class".
3. Could it prevent the spread of socialism?
4. Which parties might support this?
5. Which countries would accept this?