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The Human Prosperity Project Discussion

Lessons from Socialism in East Germany

Besides East Germany, are there other examples of countries that have tried and then turned away from socialism?

Responses

Most of the small countries occupied by the Soviet Union, a few Oceanic and African nations, Cambodia, India, and most of South America during the cold war (though they may be swinging back in that direction somewhat).

Sweden, and even to some extent, China.

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