vállalatiállam

A vállalatiállam, sometimes translated as corporate state or corporatism, is a political and economic system where a government organizes its economy and society into "corporations" or state-controlled syndicates. These syndicates represent various sectors of society, such as labor, industry, and agriculture, and are responsible for managing their respective areas under the direction of the state. The core idea is to harmonize the interests of different social groups, supposedly eliminating class conflict and fostering national unity. In practice, this often leads to a concentration of power within a ruling elite that controls these corporations and dictates economic and social policy. This model emerged prominently in the early to mid-20th century, particularly in fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini, where it was promoted as an alternative to both liberal democracy and communism. The state assumes a significant role in regulating economic activity, setting production targets, and controlling labor relations, ostensibly for the greater good of the nation. Critics argue that this system suppresses individual liberties, stifles free market competition, and often serves to benefit the ruling party and its allies rather than the general populace. While the term is most associated with historical examples, the principles of state-directed economic organization and the integration of societal groups into state-controlled entities can be seen in various forms throughout history and in contemporary political discourse.