Thread: Economic Ideology

Basically, just wondering where you fit on the economic spectrum; from far-left to moderate to far-right. From my various 'bait' threads at PF, I've yet to come across a strongly right-wing thinker who was able to properly defend his beliefs (I think the last 'Austrian' I faced turned out to be a dirty monetarist!).

Though, this forum does show significantly more promise; what I expect is a lot of right/left-leaning moderates; which I personally have the biggest problem with, but that's just ideology; in practice they're probably the most socially accepted.

So where do you fit in, and if you can/want, in your reply explain your views in a short statement and give extra schools or ideas you support.

Thanks!?

Thought there was a thread just like this, couldn't find it though.

I must admit, I get confused with the political spectrum, especially when it's interpreted differently in different regions. Consequently, I don't really know where the heck I am.

Anyone know of a decent site that helps you figure out where you are on this spectrum? It might be a better idea to post those results as a start?

Originally Posted by AgentM

Could you explain what you mean by Right-Leaning Germany-ish? What are some of the German economic policies that strike you as right-leaning?

I'm unsure of what to choose. Argh!

Well the current ruling coalition is a right-leaning one in general, promoting fiscal conservatism and neoliberalism; they used to be a little more leftist until more recently. Though, they're part of the Eu and it's 'devilish' "European socialism" so it's not quite like the US or something.

Originally Posted by gopman

I guess "not communist" means "right wing". If that's how the scale is balanced, I guess I'm far right.

Sorry, tried to make it a little easier for comparison... guess I made it harder lol.

Originally Posted by Chris

Anyone know of a decent site that helps you figure out where you are on this spectrum? It might be a better idea to post those results as a start?

There are a few political tests but they usually twist in politics.

I'm kind of hesitant to vote because the examples seem misaligned. My idea of a good economy would probably be considered moderately conservative: low taxes, primarily privatized industry and little government spending outside of defense. The United States is much further to the left of this, though.

Originally Posted by Chase

I'm kind of hesitant to vote because the examples seem misaligned. My idea of a good economy would probably be considered moderately conservative: low taxes, primarily privatized industry and little government spending outside of defense. The United States is much further to the left of this, though.

The US has huge social programs, welfare, a regulated economy with government subsidies and taxes, and so on; it's far from the ideological capitalism or free-market; then again no such example exists for a reason.