It oscillated between "utopian socialism" and "doomsday economism" that would lead to "global conflict between the great powers." While expressing appreciation for "socialist theory," Kidd stated that socialism was not viable in practice.
Kidd expressed both admiration for socialist theory and a critical view of its practicality, arguing that it could lead to global conflict between powerful nations. He described his position as oscillating between utopian socialism and doomsday economism.