Dr Howard Waitzkin discusses his landmark 1986 study which compares physical quality of life (life span, literacy rates, education accessibility, infant mortality rate etc) between capitalist and socialist nations at the same level of development.
The study demonstrates conclusively the material benefits of a socialist political economy. Some of the stuff covered in this discussion includes origins of the study, it’s startling conclusions, how it was received after publication (including criticisms), what this study would look like replicated in 2022, and even how socialist countries have tackled COVID-19!
Episode Credits
Intro/Outro
Internationale Trap Remix – Matt Cousins
Opening Interlude Voice Over
Reflections on the Overthrow of Communism – Micheal Parenti
Opening Interlude Music
Epic Cloud Trap Beat – V.I.P.N
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