Authoritarian Capitalism

Template:CharacterAuthoritarian capitalism is an economic system in which a capitalist market economy exists alongside an authoritarian government. They argue that by utilizing elements of capitalism, regimes may more effectively employ modern technologies to suppress dissidence towards government. In addition, it is argued that capitalist free-market policies leads to an increase in authoritarian policies. The core of this argument lies in the view that citizens will support whichever regime provides material comforts which increasing economic inequality and automation in liberal capitalist nations.