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Can you explain the differences between socialism and capitalism?
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Socialism is an economic and political system in which the means of production, such as money and other forms of capital, are owned and controlled collectively by a centralized government. This system emphasizes social welfare, economic equality and shared decision-making. Capitalism, on the other hand, is an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by private individuals or businesses. This system emphasizes economic freedom, competition and the pursuit of profit.