What Marxists Say about "Market Socialism"

What Marxists Say about “Market Socialism”

08/21/2023 David Gordon

Following the collapse of the USSR, many socialists pinned their hopes upon the development of a “market socialism” that would be economically efficient and create equality. Marxist philosopher G.A. Cohen wisely dissented.

Original Article: “What Marxists Say about “Market Socialism””

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