[mastazi]

In addition, in a “planned economy” like that of Venezuela, it may be quite hard to assess who works for the government and who doesn’t (and I suppose that in many cases the answer would be “it’s complicated” anyway).

[guerrilla]

Most capital, by far, in Vz is owned privately.

[rhizome]

What economy is not planned? Why call that out with scare quotes?

[mastazi]

I'm using quotes because it's an imprecise definition and some may disagree with it, thank you for proving my point

[rhizome]

Right, and I was trying to ask where a possible line might be by asking about what is on the other side.

[NewJazz]

Centrally or publicly planned. E.g. by the Soviet or Chinese communist parties, or in this case the Venezuelan government.