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Socio-political model-Conservatism
 
  Capitalism is a social model whereby the wealth of a nation is divided amongst its citizens with citizens being able to increase the value of their wealth and assets through trade and work.  
  Very few pure capitalistic societies have ever existed. certainly none of the modern national economies are capitalistic. Most are consumeristic or empirical.  
 
  Element Component
State Creed
"To preserve and protect the values, history and institutions of our society against those that would destroy them."
"To protect and strengten the rule of law."
 
Belief System
Key speeches/writings
 
 
Law
Constitution
 
 
Body politic
Executive leadership, democratically elected parliament dominated by multi-party system.
 
 
Industry
State controlled, but usually privately owned and in partnership with big corporations, wealthy asset owners.
 
 
Infrastructure
 
 
 
Knowledge
Greater focus on sciences/less arts
Greater focus on education of skills, not necessarily development of critical thinking abilities.
 
Trade
 
 
 
Sovereignty & Defence
Higher spending on defence/military police law and order.
 
 
Economic activity
 
 
 
Communication
Generally open and diverse communication.
Open media, with tighter controls over information.
 
Gross production
 
 
 
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
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