Convergent political economy of the “New socialism” by J. K. Galbraith

In the evolution of Western-type and Soviet-type economies after World War II, there were many common points that prompted scientists to talk about convergence two ideologically alternative political economic systems. Remarkable examples a comparative analysis both vectors development national economies, based on same conceptual premises, are books J. K. Galbraith “The new industrial state” “Economics public purpose”. The inability neoclassical neo-Keynesian theory explain socio-economic changes took place initiated scientific search in Western economy for properties Soviet socialist system regulation, planned organization economy. need planning was predetermined by nature use time capital modern production, specialization enterprises, needs large corporate organizations, problems unstable functioning market conditions advanced engineering technology. There reasons assume Galbraith’s concept state-corporate contains reminiscence state-monopolistic capitalism, set forth most famous works V. I. Ulyanov-Lenin “Imperialism, highest stage capitalism” “About food tax”. outlined logically holistic understanding objective conditionality models. Decentralization Soviet-style systems meant not return market, but transfer some functions from state firm. cannot be understood as first market. Both have outgrown clear direction forms planning. J.K. discussed possibility reforming American basis model “new socialism”.