Disadvantages Of Fascism

Fascism in simple terms is any state or country run on a non-democratic basis. An individual is granted complete power over all with no appeal. That individual becomes the sole decision maker for all, regardless of what anyone thinks or feels about it. Any objection to that absolute power is dealt with severely, that is in most cases, prison, being shot, tortured or expelled. Most situations that create fascism or dictatorship are because the political system being used is not able to efficaciously govern, thus giving rise to civil unrest, high or mass unemployment and a total drop in the standards of living for the ordinary person, as well as economic inflation causing starvation through inflation. It means the state or country is in decline.

A fascist government sets goals for consumer goods, capital formation, organizing production and determining income. Although under fascist rule all aspects of the economy is controlled by the government, there are many benefits to an economy that follows fascist policies. First of all, problems of unemployment is radically reduced. Under Benito Mussolini 's rule, most inhabitants of Italy had a job and an income. Thus making it easier for many families to support themselves and unemployment was nonexistent. Fascist government also takes over the control of all foreign trade, wages and prices. Therefore nearly reducing all forms of inflation in an economic system. And since wages and prices are controlled, equality and self-sufficiency inside the country is achieved. Another positive outcome of fascism regarding the economy is the allowance of private enterprises. In Italy during Mussolini 's rule, entrepreneurs were given the opportunity of building up their own private businesses and earning their own profits. People who had potential to succeed with business ownership were encouraged to take advantage of this aspect of the fascist economy. This gives rise to competition and allows the economy to prosper, stabilizing it and at the same time decreasing inflation. Fascism is beneficial for an economy in that it provides employment, control and competition all at the same time, stabilizing the economy and preventing inflation.