Can capitalism exist without govt

[iamoenaj]

Originally Posted by bonehand [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Pure capitalism is only relevant within the domain of economics, thus has no influence of governmental rule.

The problem with society today is that those who are in positions of power in the governments of the world, not just the US, are being greatly influenced by the needs of the corporations and funded by corporations. Thus, in todays society, it is an essential part of governance that the needs of the corporations be met first before the needs of the people. This then implies that there could be no governemnt in many nations without capitalism...however, if one pays attention to the US political system, the realization that this is a broken form of governance.

You're really missing the point. Your implication falls a tad short. A reason, along with others, for why big corporations are kept afloat or assisted by the government (you and I, if you pay your taxes), is because people are no longer self-reliant. Money systems/bartering is no longer localized (unless you live in Berkshire, Mass). Food you consume in one day can come from all the continents of the world..well maybe not one of them. Your life is supported by water you didn't have to retrieve, food you didn't have to grow, and electricity that runs your entire life, clothes you didn't have to make..and the list goes on and on. Corporations do most of the work, in which there is TONS, to produce the products you consume.


Capitalism exists at its best when not controlled by strict regulatory policies. It heavily depends on the fluctuating supply and demand cycle and competition to produce a better and cheaper product. This though, can create some ethical issues, and has, which is why there is an existing bureaucratic burden imposed on e v e r y t h i n g.


*edit* I just realized I argued my point on capitalism existing without governance with the current US system in mind. You have to have some sort of authority/regulatory body. Take Jabba the Hutt for example...yeah, I went there.