Question

1. what is communism?

a. what has to happen for communism to exist?
b. who owns businesses?
c. what is the goal?
d. what are the benefits?
e. what are the drawbacks?

Explanation:

a. Based on Marxist theory, communism requires the abolition of private property, classless society, statelessness, and advanced productive forces to meet all needs.
b. In communist theory, businesses and means of production are collectively owned by the community or society, not individuals.
c. The core goal is a classless, stateless society with common ownership, where wealth is distributed based on need ("from each according to ability, to each according to need").
d. Potential benefits include elimination of class exploitation, reduced inequality, and collective provision of basic needs.
e. Common drawbacks discussed include potential lack of individual incentive, centralized control issues, and historical challenges in implementation.

Answer:

a. Abolition of private property, classless society, statelessness, advanced production.
b. The community/society (collective ownership).
c. Classless, stateless society with distribution by need.
d. No class exploitation, reduced inequality, collective needs met.
e. Reduced individual incentive, centralized control risks, implementation challenges.