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29th December 2005, 01:33
I am interested in the Theory of Economic Evolution. It states that different economic/political theories change according to what works for that time period. I'm still working out the little details and would like some input.
I will lay down a rough timeline of economic/political theories of the past, present and perhaps future. I will start with the beginning of Homo-sapiens.
Beginning of modern man, 200 thousand years ago- Collectivism, primitive anarchy. Think of them as advanced animals. They lived hunter-gatherer lives in small clans. There was often a dominant male, but for the most part it was collectivism. There was no spoken language, it was rather a system of primitive grunts and moans. There were no concepts of currency or exploitation. Trading was in its early form and was usually only practiced on rare occasions when it occured between clans.
Beginning of Modern Civilization- The earliest accounts of modern civilization occur in 10,000 BCE along the Nile river. Characteristics of this period include the development of individual cultures and established cities. They had their own languages, and later developed their own forms of primitive written language. Some cultures practice the art of long distance trade. Many cultures are dominated by a hierarchy, but most citizens are still workers. Civilizations are not interested in world domination. There is now material wealth among the rulers.
Beginning of Large Cultures- Most notably the Greek and Roman cultures. They are interested in domination. War is more prevalent and trading for items is extensive. Currency has been established by now.
Feudalism- There are large established cultures and expansive spoken and written languages. This was practiced during the middle ages in Europe and in other parts of the world. There were many different classes and everyone was ruled by the aristocracy. Also, primitive capitalism.
Capitalism- The overthrow of monarchies and the establishment of faux democracies. The common man is ruled by the wealthy. There is a free market. The poor are exploited to produce goods for the rich. Competition drives corporations to exploit their workers even more. Many freedoms are being restricted in the interests of the ruling class. Income disparity is very high.
Social Demoracy- Similar to the welfare states of Scandinavia also known as the Scandinavian Model. This is thought to be the most advanced form of captitalism. It still, however has yet to be achieved. These nations are often characterized by high taxes, large social safety nets, and a relatively high standard of living. This is far from laissez-faire capitalism.
The next step is the stateless communism as we know it.
As you can see there is no room for laissez-faire capitalism. The transition also to communism also seems quite smooth and perhaps non-violent. Anyways I may have missed a few important concepts, but this is by no means a complete summary.
Anyways feel free to criticize.
Pardon my grammatical errors.
I will lay down a rough timeline of economic/political theories of the past, present and perhaps future. I will start with the beginning of Homo-sapiens.
Beginning of modern man, 200 thousand years ago- Collectivism, primitive anarchy. Think of them as advanced animals. They lived hunter-gatherer lives in small clans. There was often a dominant male, but for the most part it was collectivism. There was no spoken language, it was rather a system of primitive grunts and moans. There were no concepts of currency or exploitation. Trading was in its early form and was usually only practiced on rare occasions when it occured between clans.
Beginning of Modern Civilization- The earliest accounts of modern civilization occur in 10,000 BCE along the Nile river. Characteristics of this period include the development of individual cultures and established cities. They had their own languages, and later developed their own forms of primitive written language. Some cultures practice the art of long distance trade. Many cultures are dominated by a hierarchy, but most citizens are still workers. Civilizations are not interested in world domination. There is now material wealth among the rulers.
Beginning of Large Cultures- Most notably the Greek and Roman cultures. They are interested in domination. War is more prevalent and trading for items is extensive. Currency has been established by now.
Feudalism- There are large established cultures and expansive spoken and written languages. This was practiced during the middle ages in Europe and in other parts of the world. There were many different classes and everyone was ruled by the aristocracy. Also, primitive capitalism.
Capitalism- The overthrow of monarchies and the establishment of faux democracies. The common man is ruled by the wealthy. There is a free market. The poor are exploited to produce goods for the rich. Competition drives corporations to exploit their workers even more. Many freedoms are being restricted in the interests of the ruling class. Income disparity is very high.
Social Demoracy- Similar to the welfare states of Scandinavia also known as the Scandinavian Model. This is thought to be the most advanced form of captitalism. It still, however has yet to be achieved. These nations are often characterized by high taxes, large social safety nets, and a relatively high standard of living. This is far from laissez-faire capitalism.
The next step is the stateless communism as we know it.
As you can see there is no room for laissez-faire capitalism. The transition also to communism also seems quite smooth and perhaps non-violent. Anyways I may have missed a few important concepts, but this is by no means a complete summary.
Anyways feel free to criticize.
Pardon my grammatical errors.