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After the 1962 ‘revolution’ the Burmese military government committed itself to a process of socialist construction. In this paper we assess the nature of Burmese socialism. In defining socialism we distinguish between a socialist economy, which concerns the issues of public ownership and planning, and a socialist society, which concerns class relations. The subsequent discussion of the nature of ownership, planning and development strategy in Burma between 1962 and the mid-1970s indicates that while Burma established the formal structures of a socialist economy, it did not effectively implement those structures. Furthermore, in recent years, due to economic failure, Burma has had to accept policies that imply more private activity, including foreign investment. Our analysis of the Burmese experience leads us to conclude that Burma does not have a socialist economy nor does the leadership have the ability or will necessary to build a socialist society. |
