Economic ideology has been causing grief since the beginning of the twentieth century. There has been two epic wars and tensions between the superpower states for over fifty years. Without sound economic ideology, it is difficult to coordinate the demands of large populations. In the past, when our ancestors lived in mud huts and hunted possums, it would have been a lot easier to distribute the catch of the day. With the industrial revolution, our daily chores has turned into a commodity which we can sell and purchase the goods and services we want. The problem is that our small community of a dozen hunters and gatherers has turned into seven billion people. Without sound organisation, it is not possible to provide for seven billion. According to Maslow, there are certain things like air, food, water, shelter and security that everyone requires as a minimum requirement to be happy. The seven billion people in this world do not have the basic necessities as per Maslows hierarchy. The problem in providing seven billion people with employment to sustain his basic needs is this concept of competition. Apparently when you pit individuals against each other, the welfare of the entire society improves. This is just nonsense. The financial crises that is being felt in the west is proof of the strength of capitalism.
Now that we have seen capitalism fail on a global scale, we need alternate economic ideology. Personally I would like to see communism applied to the entire globe, however that might be irrational as there are liberal extremists who might not like to hand over their hoardings. Hence I propose that a fragment of our global society be used for a study of communist ideology. Using the Chinese model, we can bring the successes of China to the billion people in India. It is not possible to provide for a billion people if they are competing against each other for a piece of bread. I propose that the government take control of all its resources and provide the planning required to generate employment and develop the economy. If we were to organise the state like a business, coordinating our resources to produce the maximum, we would be able to provide the basic needs Maslow prescribed to the masses. I would like to see the one billion people in India with a bed to sleep in, three square meals a day, clean drinking water, electricity, health care and education. This is possible through central planning. If we are able to successfully implement communism in India, I propose that we use our study to eliminate human suffering through the globe. I propose that India be a welfare state, where those that are young, disabled and elderly are able to enjoy a free ride For all those able, the state will place into government employment. Our GDP is developed by our people and our people are not being used effectively.
I believe that it takes the resources of an entire planet to satisfy the masses. I propose that India endeavour to manufacture all the goods that they need, however it is not feasible to do so when India is in such a backward state at the moment. Hence free trade between states against state protectionism will be the favoured foreign trade policy. Allowing free trade means that we will end up with a trade deficit. Our currency which is already weak will weaken even more, making our labor more attractive. Investors will be lured into joint development projects with the government as they are unable to see a return on their investments in the developed west. Instead of being consumed in foreign debt, I propose that the government initiate joint ventures for development in the Indian economy. Companies like Suzuki have been manufacturing small cars in India for the Indian market for quite some time now. This could be called neo-Marxism. The state owns everything and sells 49% to foreign companies to invest their money and knowledge into a developing state. In return, the state share the profits of commodities like cars and computers. Capitalism and Communism have had their fight for over a century and now we have no choice but to meet in the middle.
As for the democratic system, I think it is a sham. It is not possible for the illiterate masses of India to be able to know who or what to vote for. They are not in a position to vote. I propose that India's government be selected from academia. I believe it is only sensible to choose those who are able to govern. Instead of having elections of a star personality, I think we should have a selection process of the best minds available for the job of governing. I think it is irrational to have one man call all the shots for an undetermined time. I think we should have a republic. A council of qualified men and women who each are able to contribute to governing and planning. A meritocracy.
As for the nuclear problem, which is the biggest issue in current policy making, I believe India would serve its’ people best by disarming. However, India has a large population and a large demand on energy. As we are approaching the end of coal and oil, I propose that India be geared for the future with nuclear electricity. It is the only way forward. As India surrenders its’ weapons, it should be granted the freedom to pursue nuclear power as a means of economic development. As India has no enemies and has Gandhi’s non-violence preaching in recent history ingrained into the minds of the people, India does not need nuclear weapons and would be open to any international agencies inspections.
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