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compare and contrast socialism and communism.
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socialism and communism are both political and economic ideologies that promote the collective and equal ownership of resources and the means of production. however, socialism emphasizes economic democracy and a gradual transition from capitalism, while communism advocates for a classless society and a more rapid transition to a communist society. additionally, communist governments have generally been more centralized and have a more authoritarian political structure than socialist governments.
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