More Than Just Inventions

     In class we experienced an activity that was similar to Karl Marx's Theory of Communism. Mrs. Gallagher gave most people three chocolates, but two people in the class got ten. The people that had three represented the proletariat and the people with ten represented the bourgeoise. The class then played rock, paper, scissors in order to win more candy. This caused conflict in the class and some of the proletariat were talking about stealing chocolate from the bourgeoise. She then collected the chocolates and reditributed them to everyone again, but this time everyone in the class got three. This represented socialism, and Marx's goal for a classless society. I had a lot of fun doing this activity, and thought it was a helpful way of explaining Marx's theory.
     Marx and Smith both wanted to help the poor, but had very different approaches. Marx's theory, The Theory of Communism  includes capitalism, which allows private ownership of an industry, and  freedom of trade and competition. Also socialism, which aims for an economic equality and a classless society. And lastly communism, once the classless society is achieved there is no need for government. This would benefit the poor because everyone would be equal so there would be no more struggle to survive. Smith's theory, The Invisible Hand  businesses to control themselves in order for the economy to naturally flourish as if a hand was guiding it. Smith believes that his system of free trade would eventually allow the poor to have more chooses on how to spend and make their money.
     In my opinion I think that Smith's is better compared to Marx's. The invisible hand still allows government which I think is an important part of society, it gives people a sense of safety and stability. Personally, I don't think either theories are a good solution, and both will eventually deteriorate. A good alternative may be similar to the Invisible Hand, but could have some restrictions and regulations on industrial trade and production so that it doesn't get out of hand.

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