[RandomLensman]

Not sure what the means of production are that are under societal ownership with respect to the military.

Anyway, how non-human relationship driven do you think the private economy is?

[WalterBright]

Personal favors do play a role in the private economy, but money is still the dominant currency. Under socialism, the dominant currency is favors. Favors are a form of barter, and barter economies are inefficient. I can explain why if you like.