In a democratic state, things like universal healthcare are also called "socialized medicine" because it is an example of the people owning the means of production in that particular industry.

That's why most countries are what we call "mixed economies", that mix elements of capitalism and socialism.

Norway mixes in a higher ratio of socialism to capitalism than most countries. But they don't export any more of capitalism's issues to the third world than other countries. It's something to emulate, not discredit.

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 21 minutes ago* (last edited 19 minutes ago)

and in a demoratic world norway wouldnt be doing tax-free extrativism in my country (and others'), so that you can pay for your socialized medicine in a capitalist economy, where the money to finance it can't come from the rich owners.

[–] Edie@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

That’s why most countries are what we call “mixed economies”, that mix elements of capitalism and socialism.

No. They are capitalist.

[–] stickly@lemmy.world 0 points 51 minutes ago

I'm not sure how that link is supposed to refute anything? It says basically what the comment above says without using the phrase "mixed economies".

If you meant the power structure and public/private balance is heavily capitalist for Nordic countries then you'd probably want to post something else supporting that statement.

[–] Xiisadaddy@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 1 hour ago

"We should emulate the imperialist welfare state not discredit it!" 我不喜欢你鬼。《。…… 。》