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Dirigisme
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Dirigisme
In political science, the theory that the state ought to drive economic growth. Dirigisme argues that the state may do this by controlling the means of production (as in communism) or simply through careful economic planning. Proponents believe that dirigisme is an effective tool of development, while critics contend that it is inefficient and not respectful of individual rights. See also: State capitalism.


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As do all proponents of a dirigiste economy, the newspaper's far left editors assume that those adversely affected by central planners' diktats simply will feed their masters' endless appetite for others' money by eagerly surrendering the fruits of their labors.
 
 
 
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