New Discourses Why Fascist Economies Can't Work
Nov 21, 2025
Explore why fascist economies ultimately fail, focusing on their reliance on government control. Delve into the concept of 'deferred free enterprise' where the state takes the first cut, and see parallels with modern stakeholder and ESG models. Historical examples, like Hitler's wartime policies, illustrate the dangers of state dominance in food and media. Lindsay highlights the consequences of state dependence, including loss of freedom and inevitable corruption. Discover why such models threaten economic stability and personal liberties.
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Avoid Reliance On Government Provision
- Avoid dependence on government for essentials like food, housing, or healthcare.
- Logan Lansing's warning: if you get essentials from government, it can withhold or decide your fate.
Nazi Shareholder Act Example
- James A. Lindsay cites the 1937 Nazi Shareholder Act as an early legal example.
- Hitler used it to direct corporate boards and mobilize the economy for war, not to improve prosperity.
China And ESG As Variants
- Lindsay links China's system and stakeholder/ESG models as modern variants of the same structure.
- He notes China often owns or tightly controls corporations as part of this approach.
