[gvjddbnvdrbv]

Socialism in the form of social democracy has built some very very nice countries here in Scandinavian.

[voldacar]

having a capitalist country with a large welfare system != socialism

[gvjddbnvdrbv]

The Nordics are more like socialist countries with a large capitalist sector. We use the regulated market as a tool where it works.

[WalterBright]

20% of Norway's GDP comes from oil pumped out of the ground and flows to the government. It's enough to cover the deficits of socialism. The others keep enough of a free market to keep things afloat, but are not known for being economic powerhouses. None have tried communal food production yet, for good reason.

[gvjddbnvdrbv]

Denmark and Sweden and Finland have the same systems without oil.

And yes these countries do use the market in a regulated fashion where it does a good job.