Fascism is an
authoritarian Nationalist political ideology that exalts
nation (and often
race) above the
individual, and that stands for a
centralized autocratic government headed by a
dictatorial leader, severe economic and social
regimentation, and forcible
suppression of opposition. It often claims to be concerned with notions of
cultural decline or
decadence, and seeks to achieve a
national rebirth by suppressing the interests of the
individual, and instead promoting cults of
unity,
energy and
purity.
In
economics, Fascism sees itself as a
third way between laissez-faire
Capitalism on the one hand and
Communism or
Socialism on the other. It acknowledges the roles of
private property and the
profit motive as legitimate incentives for productivity, but only insofar as they do not conflict with the
interests of the state. Fascist governments tend to
nationalize key industries, closely manage their
currencies and make massive
state investments. They also tend to introduce
price controls,
wage controls and other types of economic planning measures (such as state-regulated
allocation of resources, especially in the
financial and
raw materials sectors).
Yep, very pro free market capitalism.
Fascism - By Branch / Doctrine - The Basics of Philosophy