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Statism (or
Etatism) is a term that is used to describe:
Specific instances of state intervention in personal, social or economic matters.
A form of government or economic system that involves significant state intervention in personal, social or economic matters.
The term is often used loosely in a derogative sense to describe an instance in which a country or other political entity is more Statist than the user of the term believes is desirable (in the case of
Anarchists, this may include all of the world's countries). More rigorously, a specific area of policy within a country may be described as Statist, which would allow comparison with another country in which that area of policy is completely non-Statist.
The term tends to be used most often with respect to economic policies. For instance, Merriam-Webster defines statism as a "
concentration of economic controls and planning in the hands of a highly centralized government." Advocates of
economic liberalism typically use the term "statism" to refer to any economy that does not conform to the standard of laissez-faire capitalism. "Statism" is also used to refer to specific policies in countries that would not be identified as statist overall (for example, the state
monopoly on
mail delivery in the United States).
Usage in relation to other concepts
Socialism is often described as Statist (e.g. in Friedrich Hayek's
The Road to Serfdom and Ludwig von Mises'
Omnipotent Government), and is described as such by
Karl Marx in The Communist Manifesto, although it is important to note that there are some schools of socialist thought that reject the idea of state control, such as libertarian socialism. Opponents of these schools (both amongst other socialists and amongsts free marketeers) usually argue that their stated objectives are not possible to achieve in practise without the imposition of force by a state to compell others to comply with them, but proponents strongly deny these criticisms.
Collectivism systems that advocate forcing people to join and/or accept the decisions of the collectivist societal units are often described as Statist. It cannot be accurately applied to collectivist systems that propose communes which would operate on an entirely voluntary basis, such as those proposed by
Anarchists and some
communists. An example of such a collective in the real world could be an Israeli
Kibbutz.
On another note, Fascist Italy openly espoused statism as its centerpiece, and it based its ideology around a positive conception of an absolute state to such a degree that the system of Italian Fascism was even accused of statolatry.
Criticism and advocacy
Opponents of statism usually argue that state intervention restricts individual freedom, and that this is immoral. They also tend to reject statist economic models in favor of a more liberal economic policy because they believe capitalism economic activity at the level of individuals and
corporations in a
free market produces superior economic results. By way of contrast, supporters of statism argue that
centralized economic planning, produces greater economic benefits for everyone than free market economics (see also
planned economy).
Both theoretical arguments and historical examples are used by both sides in the debate. Historical examples of states operating planned economics, including many current and former communist states, are often the focus of such debate. Opponents of statism usually argue that Communist states have performed much worse than their free market contemporaries over the same time scale, even when starting from the same levels of economic development, that they failed to address the problem of poverty and that they created similar class divisions to those which exist in less statist countries. There are also those who defend the Communist states by arguing that their economic performance was superior to what could have been achieved by free markets in similar circumstances and that comparisons with free market states are unwarranted.
Statism is often attacked on the basis of damage to personal freedom that it often entails, although some Statists argue that Statism provides more positive freedom than a market-oriented economy by giving some individuals (especially the poor) options and choices that would not have been available to them under a strictly capitalist system. In contrast, many opponents of statism, notably Friedrich Hayek, argue both that the loss of economic freedom leads to the loss of political freedoms, but also that economic freedoms are not inherently distinguishable from other personal freedoms. Despite the lack of freedom there is usually more order within a society as a result. Some statist argue that there is a lack of crime in Saudi Arabia because of a law that calls for the dismemberment of a finger upon stealing. Critics argue that the lack of crime does not justify for a lack of freedom within a society. Statists often criticise democracy for the time wasted in decision making. Skeptics respond to this by arguing the variety of decisions represented in a democratic government. Despite this claim democratic countries sometimes adopt statism during emergencies. Examples of this include Abraham Lincoln adopting almost dictatoral powers during the Civil War and Hitler's appointment to dictatorship from chancelorship.
There are also many who believe that a limited degree of statism is beneficial, but only as long as it does not become excessive. The idea of a mixed economy and various middle-ground or
third way ideas, such as the
American School (economics), are based on this view.Among these ideas is chips implemented under the skin to reduce crime, child-abductions, and illegal immigration. This trend has resulted in criticism from Christian Conservative groups who compare this to the mark of the beast. These claims can be countered however by the word mark in Revelation 13:16-17 is "charagma"in Greek which means a stamp or impress.(Vines Expository diccionary) Other statists believe in government assitence for those who have a lack of income. This however is countered by capitalists that individuals have the capability to provide for themselves. Supporters of Laissez-faire often give say that the job of economic assistance is for charities and family. Capitalists say that government should be offering jobs instead of money.
Statists claims often include claims such as democracy cuts individual initiative because it only allows for prominent figures to arrive at politics instead of qualified ones. Campaigns are a money-race. Democracy says a drunk person's opinion is worth as much as a P.H.D.'s. How can something wrong be made right just because the majority agrees it is right. They also compare the state as a loving parent as a support for state intervention.
See also
External links
- Essays on Statism (2003). A critical analysis.
- Essays on post-statism (2006). Statism in the social sciences.
- Chapter 9 of The Revolution Betrayed by Leon Trotsky
Statism (or
Etatism) is a term that is used to describe:
Specific instances of state intervention in personal, social or economic matters.
A form of government or economic system that involves significant state intervention in personal, social or economic matters.
The term is often used loosely in a derogative sense to describe an instance in which a country or other political entity is more Statist than the user of the term believes is desirable (in the case of
Anarchists, this may include all of the world's countries). More rigorously, a specific area of policy within a country may be described as Statist, which would allow comparison with another country in which that area of policy is completely non-Statist.
The term tends to be used most often with respect to economic policies. For instance, Merriam-Webster defines statism as a "
concentration of economic controls and planning in the hands of a highly centralized government." Advocates of economic liberalism typically use the term "statism" to refer to any economy that does not conform to the standard of
laissez-faire capitalism. "Statism" is also used to refer to specific policies in countries that would not be identified as statist overall (for example, the state monopoly on
mail delivery in the United States).
Usage in relation to other concepts
Socialism is often described as Statist (e.g. in
Friedrich Hayek's
The Road to Serfdom and Ludwig von Mises'
Omnipotent Government), and is described as such by
Karl Marx in
The Communist Manifesto, although it is important to note that there are some schools of socialist thought that reject the idea of state control, such as
libertarian socialism. Opponents of these schools (both amongst other socialists and amongsts
free marketeers) usually argue that their stated objectives are not possible to achieve in practise without the imposition of force by a state to compell others to comply with them, but proponents strongly deny these criticisms.
Collectivism systems that advocate forcing people to join and/or accept the decisions of the collectivist societal units are often described as Statist. It cannot be accurately applied to collectivist systems that propose communes which would operate on an entirely voluntary basis, such as those proposed by Anarchists and some
communists. An example of such a collective in the real world could be an Israeli Kibbutz.
On another note, Fascist Italy openly espoused statism as its centerpiece, and it based its ideology around a positive conception of an absolute state to such a degree that the system of Italian Fascism was even accused of
statolatry.
Criticism and advocacy
Opponents of statism usually argue that state intervention restricts individual freedom, and that this is immoral. They also tend to reject statist economic models in favor of a more liberal economic policy because they believe capitalism economic activity at the level of individuals and
corporations in a free market produces superior economic results. By way of contrast, supporters of statism argue that
centralized economic planning, produces greater economic benefits for everyone than free market economics (see also
planned economy).
Both theoretical arguments and historical examples are used by both sides in the debate. Historical examples of states operating planned economics, including many current and former communist states, are often the focus of such debate. Opponents of statism usually argue that Communist states have performed much worse than their free market contemporaries over the same time scale, even when starting from the same levels of economic development, that they failed to address the problem of poverty and that they created similar class divisions to those which exist in less statist countries. There are also those who defend the Communist states by arguing that their economic performance was superior to what could have been achieved by free markets in similar circumstances and that comparisons with free market states are unwarranted.
Statism is often attacked on the basis of damage to personal freedom that it often entails, although some Statists argue that Statism provides more positive freedom than a market-oriented economy by giving some individuals (especially the poor) options and choices that would not have been available to them under a strictly capitalist system. In contrast, many opponents of statism, notably
Friedrich Hayek, argue both that the loss of economic freedom leads to the loss of political freedoms, but also that economic freedoms are not inherently distinguishable from other personal freedoms. Despite the lack of freedom there is usually more order within a society as a result. Some statist argue that there is a lack of crime in Saudi Arabia because of a law that calls for the dismemberment of a finger upon stealing. Critics argue that the lack of crime does not justify for a lack of freedom within a society. Statists often criticise democracy for the time wasted in decision making. Skeptics respond to this by arguing the variety of decisions represented in a democratic government. Despite this claim democratic countries sometimes adopt statism during emergencies. Examples of this include Abraham Lincoln adopting almost dictatoral powers during the Civil War and Hitler's appointment to dictatorship from chancelorship.
There are also many who believe that a limited degree of statism is beneficial, but only as long as it does not become excessive. The idea of a
mixed economy and various middle-ground or third way ideas, such as the American School (economics), are based on this view.Among these ideas is chips implemented under the skin to reduce crime, child-abductions, and illegal immigration. This trend has resulted in criticism from Christian Conservative groups who compare this to the mark of the beast. These claims can be countered however by the word mark in Revelation 13:16-17 is "charagma"in Greek which means a stamp or impress.(Vines Expository diccionary) Other statists believe in government assitence for those who have a lack of income. This however is countered by capitalists that individuals have the capability to provide for themselves. Supporters of Laissez-faire often give say that the job of economic assistance is for charities and family. Capitalists say that government should be offering jobs instead of money.
Statists claims often include claims such as democracy cuts individual initiative because it only allows for prominent figures to arrive at politics instead of qualified ones. Campaigns are a money-race. Democracy says a drunk person's opinion is worth as much as a P.H.D.'s. How can something wrong be made right just because the majority agrees it is right. They also compare the state as a loving parent as a support for state intervention.
See also
External links
- Essays on Statism (2003). A critical analysis.
- Essays on post-statism (2006). Statism in the social sciences.
- Chapter 9 of The Revolution Betrayed by Leon Trotsky
Statism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bakunin: Statism and Anarchy
Cambridge University Press, 1991 Paperback. ISBN: 0521369738. Statism and Anarchy is a complete English translation of the last work by the great Russian anarchist Michael Bakunin.
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The practice or doctrine of giving a centralized government control over economic planning and policy.
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