Anthony Crosland Flashcards

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AC - absolute equality was less important than

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Argued capitalism had changed and that absolute equality was less important than equality of opportunity and ensuring everyone had the opportunity to achieve a good standard of living.

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What kind of socialist was AC

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THIRD WAY

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Capitalism and equality

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Socialism should focus on spreading equality of opportunity rather than absolute equality.

Capitalism could be managed to prevent its destructive effects.

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Economy

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Keynesianism - could prevent mass unemployment.

High taxation on the rich to fund extensive public services and an extensive welfare state. So perusing equality of outcome to an extent.

State managed capitalism - mixed economy

Key industries nationalised

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