Question

Countries with socialist economies aspire to be "classless." b) Socialism involves an economic ideology in which the government or state plays a strong role in the economy and may own stakes in certain businesses. c) Socialistic countries put a high degree of importance upon worker and labor rights. d) Many European countries have strong socialistic orientations. e) Socialistic economies tend to be somewhat more collectively than individualistically oriented.

Answer 1

Answer:

Socialism involves an economic ideology in which the government or state plays a strong role in the economy and may own stakes in certain businesses

Explanation:

Socialism is an Economic system owned, managed & run by state (government). The central problems of economy : what, how, for whom to produce - are solved by state. State decisions are based on social welfare guidelines. Market forces are insignificant, private accumulation of property is not there.

However, in Capitalist system - resources are owned, managed, controlled by private sector. The central problems of economy are solved by private sector, as per market forces & profit maximisation guideline. Private accumulation of property is allowed. The system has two classes : Bourgeoisie (Capitalist wealthy entrepreneur class) & Proletariat (Labourers)

So, Socialism having everything under state control, has no classes -Bourgeoisie (entrepreneurs) & Proletariat (Labourers). Hence, it is a Classless Economic System