Confronting Capitalism with Vivek Chibber
A show about socialist theory and strategy.

How Socialism Could Work

Can democratic ownership of the economy work alongside market competition?

Throughout the 20th century, socialism came to be associated with both central planning and shortages. But could democratic ownership of the economy work alongside market competition?

On the latest episode of Confronting Capitalism, Vivek Chibber examines different models of socialism that might be viable in the 21st century.

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