what would Germany and Italy be like?

Posted on: March 10, 2025 at 10:46:53 CT

Fascist governments, like those in Italy and Germany, implemented large-scale public works programs to boost employment, reduce unemployment, and build national infrastructure, often financed through deficit spending and militarization.
Key features of fascist government works programs:
Motivation:
To address unemployment and economic hardship, build national infrastructure, and foster a sense of national unity and pride.
Examples:
Italy: Mussolini's regime initiated extensive public works projects, including bridges, roads, canals, hospitals, schools, and land reclamation.
Germany: The Nazi regime launched "work-creation schemes," including the construction of the Autobahn system and other infrastructure projects.
Financing:
Public works programs were often financed through deficit spending, borrowing, and fiat money creation.
Autarky:
Fascist governments also pursued policies of economic self-sufficiency (autarky), aiming to reduce reliance on foreign imports and build a strong national economy.
Militarization:
Fascist regimes prioritized military spending and rearmament, viewing it as essential for national strength and expansion.
Control and Suppression:
Fascist governments often used public works programs to consolidate power, control labor, and suppress dissent.
Corporatism:
Fascist governments often implemented corporatist economic systems, where the state regulated the economy and organized workers and employers into sectoral corporations.