DOCUMENT 7 Harry Schwartz,The New York Times (1952) "The (communist)worker's standard of living is raised by several benefits the government provides.He receives free medical care. He does not have to worry about being unemployed. Old and disabled people receive social insurance The governmen also provides nurseries and kindergartens for the children of working mothers What benefits is the author stating about communism? What could be the downfall of a communist society?

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DOCUMENT 7 Harry Schwartz,The New York Times (1952) "The (communist)worker's standard of living is raised by several benefits the government provides.He receives free medical care. He does not have to worry about being unemployed. Old and disabled people receive social insurance The governmen also provides nurseries and kindergartens for the children of working mothers What benefits is the author stating about communism? What could be the downfall of a communist society?

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Benefits of communism as stated by the author:1. Free medical care.2. Job security (no worries about unemployment).3. Social insurance for the elderly and disabled.4. Provision of nurseries and kindergartens for the children of working mothers.Downfalls of a communist society:1. Lack of incentives for innovation and productivity due to centralized control of resources.2. Limited individual freedoms and rights, as the state often exercises significant control over citizens' lives.3. Potential for corruption and inefficiency in centrally planned economies.4. Suppression of dissenting voices and political opposition.5. Risk of economic stagnation and shortages due to lack of market mechanisms for resource allocation.

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