A civilized society is often divided into classes where each has its specific and unique characteristics. Political divisions are adjusted by every nation, but some are thought to be global views. As a result, there are layers of civil masses and the conditions for existence are not always equal.
One of the most important aspects of any society is the connection between politics and economics, and the intricate social network which is established by the environment. Even though there are several political parties some norms are similar.
Marxists and liberals share some assumptions about economics, politics and their connection to the social make-up. Even though each school has contradicting views, the common strand can be found in the direction of the social unity. The end result of Marxism is the cooperation between people and classes.
The equality and unity of all people can also be found in liberalism. The cooperation is key in the two schools of thought where governments and classes work on the common goal. The economy is defined by the interaction of individuals, corporations and governments.
Politics exist to reflect the order of the nation which comes from social regulations and norms. Both doctrines base the development of economics and global politics on material benefits of society. This is thought to be a criterion of progression of a nation towards economical efficacy through production or industrialization. As a result, an individual becomes a participant of economics and politics.
Marxists and mercantilists have given equal support to trade and international economic relations. As the internal economics are supported by the amount of finances, the nation should strive towards cooperation between countries which in turn, will lead to a healthy development of trade and economics.
The government will be interested in bettering the relations with other countries, so the politics will be aligned with economics. The shared interests in increasing cooperation will lead to the development of a more stable economy.
The decision and laws made by the government will be dictated by mutual gain, thus creating a society where people’s unification is pursued as a resource of wealth. An active balance in trade will nullify any conflict, as nations will be dependent on others.
Mercantilism is much different from liberalism, as it bases itself on monetary gain where the government and economics are one thing. Liberal school is not based on material possessions and accumulation, whereas mercantilism is.
In Marxism, the actors are people who are all of the same class. As the end result is socialism, individuals become interconnected and evolve for a common good. The international conflict is nullified through cooperation and mutual economic goals. In liberalism, the individual is valued higher than the social division.
The individual will develop personal wealth, thus increasing social status and bettering the whole of society. The international change will lead to respect and understanding between nations because every person will be considered unique and needed. In mercantilism, the actors are corporations and financially successful individuals.
The government is closely connected to the corporate world, so it will strive to better trade and international economics. Even though mercantilism is the modern and dominant school, it excludes large portions of the population. Liberalism is the desired outcome, as people will have an equal opportunity and access to finances (Art and Jervis, 2011).
Overall, each school has its benefits and negative sides. The best choice would be to unite all the positive regulations and build a new political and economic interrelation. Individual and international success must be the end goal of all politics.
Works Cited
Art, Robert, and R. Jervis. International Politics: Enduring Concepts and Contemporary Issues Tenth Edition. Boston, MA: Longman, 2011. Print.