Capitalism vs. Communism

Property is owned by the state

• Communism
• Capitalism

Wealth distributed unevenly

• Communism
• Capitalism

Classless society: all members of society are considered to be equal

• Communism
• Capitalism

Education and health care provided by the state

• Communism
• Capitalism

Freedom of the press Class distinctions: upper class, middle class and working class

• Communism
• Capitalism

System of government is totalitarian (govt. has absolute control)

• Communism

• Capitalism

Focus is on the individual and his/her own progress in life

• Communism
• Capitalism

System of government is democratic

• Communism
• Capitalism

Focus is on the progress of the community as a whole

• Communism
• Capitalism

People need freedom

• Communsim
• Capitalism