To revive the fortunes of socialism we must articulate a credible and attractive alternative. The Constitution of Socialism takes a decisive step in this direction. Offering an original synthesis of socialism and republicanism, the book discusses how society can move beyond capitalism. It outlines an institutional and political framework for a socialist future, in which collective decision-making about the use and allocation of resources directly responds to social interests. Through institutional design, this study explores the feasibility criteria of post-capitalism and sketches the contours and features of a viable model of socialism.…mehr
To revive the fortunes of socialism we must articulate a credible and attractive alternative. The Constitution of Socialism takes a decisive step in this direction. Offering an original synthesis of socialism and republicanism, the book discusses how society can move beyond capitalism. It outlines an institutional and political framework for a socialist future, in which collective decision-making about the use and allocation of resources directly responds to social interests. Through institutional design, this study explores the feasibility criteria of post-capitalism and sketches the contours and features of a viable model of socialism.
Tim Platenkamp obtained his master’s degree from the University of Amsterdam in 2020, specializing in political theory. He is currently employed as a trade unionist.
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Preface Acknowledgements Glossary 1 Introduction 1 The Crisis of Socialism – Goodbye Lenin! 2 Overview Part 1 Diagnosis 2 Socialism in Theory – Promise and Possibilities 1 The Communist Mode of Production and Distribution 2 Economic Calculation under Socialism 3 Socialism in Practice – The Soviet Model 1 The Experience of War Communism 2 General Features of Soviet Planning 3 Material Balances 4 The System of Norms 5 Reforming the System – From Optimism to Cynicism Addendum: Sharing in the Illusion – On the Question of State-Capitalism 4 Socialism in Practice – The Yugoslav Model 1 Laying the Groundwork 2 Toward Self-Governing Socialism 3 Bottom-Up Planning and Collapse 5 Socialism in Theory, Again 1 Back to the Drawing Board 2 The Community of Citizens 3 Contradictions of Market and Plan – The Menu of Options 4 Negotiated Co-ordination and Allocation 5 Participatory Planning of Production and Consumption 6 Big Computer and Labour Time 7 Multilevel Programming Part 2 Remedy 6 Governance in the Socialist Republic 1 Socialist Constitutionalism and the Social Contract 2 Political Institutions and Practices of Self-Government 3 The Role of Central Planning Addendum 1: A Note on Public Safety, Crime, and National Defence Addendum 2: A Note on Organised Political Activity Under Socialism 7 Production in the Socialist Republic 1 Public Property and Public Domination 2 Three Public Sectors 3 Self-Government in Industry – Workers’ Councils 8 General Planning and Parametric Control 1 Cost Accounting – ‘khozraschet’ 2 Planning, Prices, Allocation 3 Co-ordination, Investment, Uncertainty 4 Labour Incentives 5 The Dynamics of Growth Addendum: On the Possibilities for Progressive Socialisation Part 3 Conclusions 9 Postscript 1 Closing Remarks 2 What I Hope to Have Imparted to the Reader 3 Moving Forward Along the Long and Winding Road References Index
Preface Acknowledgements Glossary 1 Introduction 1 The Crisis of Socialism – Goodbye Lenin! 2 Overview Part 1 Diagnosis 2 Socialism in Theory – Promise and Possibilities 1 The Communist Mode of Production and Distribution 2 Economic Calculation under Socialism 3 Socialism in Practice – The Soviet Model 1 The Experience of War Communism 2 General Features of Soviet Planning 3 Material Balances 4 The System of Norms 5 Reforming the System – From Optimism to Cynicism Addendum: Sharing in the Illusion – On the Question of State-Capitalism 4 Socialism in Practice – The Yugoslav Model 1 Laying the Groundwork 2 Toward Self-Governing Socialism 3 Bottom-Up Planning and Collapse 5 Socialism in Theory, Again 1 Back to the Drawing Board 2 The Community of Citizens 3 Contradictions of Market and Plan – The Menu of Options 4 Negotiated Co-ordination and Allocation 5 Participatory Planning of Production and Consumption 6 Big Computer and Labour Time 7 Multilevel Programming Part 2 Remedy 6 Governance in the Socialist Republic 1 Socialist Constitutionalism and the Social Contract 2 Political Institutions and Practices of Self-Government 3 The Role of Central Planning Addendum 1: A Note on Public Safety, Crime, and National Defence Addendum 2: A Note on Organised Political Activity Under Socialism 7 Production in the Socialist Republic 1 Public Property and Public Domination 2 Three Public Sectors 3 Self-Government in Industry – Workers’ Councils 8 General Planning and Parametric Control 1 Cost Accounting – ‘khozraschet’ 2 Planning, Prices, Allocation 3 Co-ordination, Investment, Uncertainty 4 Labour Incentives 5 The Dynamics of Growth Addendum: On the Possibilities for Progressive Socialisation Part 3 Conclusions 9 Postscript 1 Closing Remarks 2 What I Hope to Have Imparted to the Reader 3 Moving Forward Along the Long and Winding Road References Index
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