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The Future of Russia and China
3:26:23 - 3:31:53 (05:30)
The host discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of a social democratic system in Russia, as well as the reasons why the Chinese Communist Party still maintains majority support despite lifting people out of poverty.
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Maintaining strong state control of certain sectors while liberalizing others has lifted millions out of poverty in China.
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China's Economic Policy
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Maintaining strong state control of certain sectors while liberalizing others has lifted millions out of poverty in China. However, there have also been counterproductive and even deadly aspects to this approach.
ChapterThe Future of Russia and China
Episode#349 – Bhaskar Sunkara: The Case for Socialism
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, Matt Taibbi discusses a different route towards democratization for countries like Russia and China that maintains stability and people's well-being.
3:30:01 - 3:31:53 (01:52)
Democracy
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In this episode, Matt Taibbi discusses a different route towards democratization for countries like Russia and China that maintains stability and people's well-being. He argues that democracy can be achieved without going through the turmoil of privatization and the destruction of welfare state structures.