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What are the similarities between communism and capitalism?

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It is hard to compare since Communism is a government political system and Capitalism is an economic system. Historically Republics have a economic system of Capitalism and Communist governments used Socialism. However, some Communist countries are switching to a Capitalist system to bring economic stability to their countries. i.e. China.

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