NationStates Jolt Archive

That should read ['new PROPOSED' issue]'
Is there any way that I can make this issue more worthy of acceptance? Thank you in advance for your input!

Name:
General Strike Stirs Major Trouble

Description:
The country has been effectively shut down by a nation-wide general strike. It seems that many workers are not exactly happy with the way that your government has been running the economy.

Validity:
Not valid for nations with capitalist economies.

[option]"When we got rid of the capitalist system" says radical trade unionist @@RANDOMNAME@@, "we were promised a classless society without bosses. What we got instead was the worst boss of all: you. And look at the mess you've made! We demand workers' control and self management or else!"
[effect]industry is socialized and run by workers committees
[stats] civil and political freedoms increase, government becomes less corrupt and more community minded

[option]@@RANDOMNAME@@, your Minister of Central Planning disagrees. "These people can't be serious" he says. "The economy of @@NAME@@ must continue to be run by those who are most qualified to run it. That's us of course. Sure we've made one or two mistakes, but what's a famine or two in the grand scheme of things? We have to get these malcontents back to work and I'm sure that a 10% raise and will shut most of them up. We'll just have to cut back on military spending a bit."
[effect]the centrally-planned command economy remains unchallenged
[stats] military spending falls, social welfare spending rises, happiness increases

[option]Major General @@RANDOMNAME@@ is not amused. "Have you both gone stark raving MAD?!" He shouts at the top of his lungs "The only thing that these hooligans understand is brute force. I say we roll in the tanks and ban labor unions. We'll hike up military and police spending too while we're at it. The security of the @@TYPE@@ must not be threatened like this again!"
[effect]the Socialist government is bolstered by a brutal military dictatorship
[stats]military spending increases, police spending increases, civil freedoms fall, political freedoms fall, "lemonade" economy

[option] Former @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ magnate @@RANDOMNAME@@ has a different idea. A very predictable idea, but a different idea nonetheless. "We need to restore free enterprise immediately."
[effect] foreign investors flock to @@NAME@@'s newly privatized economy
[stats] economic freedom increases, economic strength increases, capitalist economy returns

We already have an issue for this scenario I'm afraid... it's 'A Capital Idea'.

We already have an issue for this scenario I'm afraid... it's 'A Capital Idea'.

Is it really too similar? The point here is to introduce industrial democracy as a choice rather then just capitalism or a centralized command economy. Is it that NS can have no more then one issue dealing with economic systems or should I just drastically change the scenario?

Instead of the issue occuring as a result of not having a capitalism-based economy I'd recommend writing an issue where you have as many economy systems as you can think of and the recipient picks the one they like best. So it could just be a general issue of how your nation wants to manage the economy.

Thank you very much. I'll try to post a rewrite within 24 hours.

How about this?

Name:
In Soviet @@NAME@@ Economy Plans YOU!

Description:
Deputy Economy Minister @@RANDOMNAME@@ has prepared a set of controversial new policies for your approval.

Validity:
Valid for all nations

[option] "The economy should be run by those who are most qualified to run it." He declares "That's us of course. It is the government, not business interests, that knows whats best for the people of @@NAME@@. We need to crack down on this so-called 'free enterprise' stuff and set up a ministry of central planning. I'll be in charge of it all of course."
[effect]the state owns all industry and the economy is centrally planned
[stats] government size increases, economic freedom falls, "lemonade" economy

[option] A brick smashes your your office window, revealing an angry mob outside. "We need a classless society without bosses!" Shouts a masked and black-clad figure through a megaphone, "Down with the capitalists and the bureaucrats! Workers' control and self management for @@NAME@!"
[effect]all industry is socialized and run democratically by workers' committees
[stats] government shrinks, government becomes less corrupt and more socially-minded, "lemonade" economy

[option] Major General @@RANDOMNAME@@ is not amused. "It is exactly this sort of commie filth that encourages these hooligans. I say we roll in the tanks and ban labor unions. Then we'll hike up military and police spending in case these terrorists have any ideas to the contrary. The security of the @@TYPE@@ must not be threatened like this again. I do agree with the Deputy Minister that we need a more 'well-ordered' economy though. We can do that with state-mandated corporate monopolies. Your cousin @@RANDOMNAME@@ can be in charge of @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ for example."
[effect]the state grants exclusive monopolies to favored corporations and crushes dissenters with an iron fist
[stats]military and police spending increase, civil and political freedoms fall, economic freedoms rise, tax rate moves closer to 'flat', private sector returns if previously banned

[option] "Aren't you overreacting just a little bit?" retorts @@RANDOMNAME@@, @@NAME@@'s premier @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ tycoon. "I'm sure that aside from one or two rabble-rousers with megaphones, all that these people really want is more @@CURRENCY@@s in their pockets. They need better jobs and we all know where those come from: the free market!
[effect] the government generally keeps it's nose out of the economy
[stats] government shrinks, tax rate plummets and moves closer to 'flat', economic freedom rises, private sector returns if previously banned

[option] @@RANDOMNAME@@, a professor of political science at @@NAME@@ University sees things a little differently. "Markets are good at providing jobs, but government must provide for the general welfare. We need to remember that our @@TYPE@@'s social and economic stability depends on the well-being of the less fortunate. This will take a big tax increase and strict business regulations, but I am sure that you will agree that it's well worth the cost.
[effect] the government allows a moderate amount of economic freedom and provides for the less fortunate
[stats] government size increases, tax rate goes up and becomes more 'progressive' , welfare and health spending rise, economic freedom moves closer to moderate

It's good in all the important bits. With a few edits I can see this becoming a pretty good issue.

Which aspects do you think require the most work for this issue ever to see the light of day? The stat effects, the dialog or the initial description of the situation?

The description could be better. I'd have it as "There has been a growing debate amongst your economic advisors on how best to manage @@NAME@@'s economy. Many different viewpoints have been presented to you." or something similar.

The options could be better written as well, particularly the first and third options. But don't worry too much, it's something that can be dealt with when we get to it.

Just wondering- should I submit this issue through the submit page after I make some improvements or is it already in queue?

Just wondering- should I submit this issue through the submit page after I make some improvements or is it already in queue?

What version have you submitted through the Issue submission page?

Name:
In Soviet @@NAME@@ Economy Runs YOU!

Description:
There has been a growing debate amongst your economic advisers on how best to manage @@NAME@@'s economy. Many different viewpoints have been presented to you.

[option] "The farms factories and workshops of our great nation should be run by those who are most qualified to run it." Declares Deputy Economy Minister @@RANDOMNAME@@. "That's us of course. What do these robber barons know about properly running an economy? The state that knows what is best for the people of @@NAME@@. There's no planning like central planning!"
[effect]the state owns all industry and the economy is centrally planned
[stats] government size increases, economic freedom falls, admin department grows, "lemonade" economy

[option] A brick smashes your your office window, revealing an angry mob outside. "We need a classless society without bosses!" Shouts a masked and black-clad figure through a megaphone, "Down with the capitalists and the bureaucrats! Workers' control and self management for @@NAME@!"
[effect]all industry is socialized and run democratically by workers' committees
[stats] government shrinks, government becomes less corrupt and more socially-minded, political freedom goes up, economy goes down if it is above 'thriving', "lemonade" economy

[option] Major General @@RANDOMNAME@@ is not amused. "These hooligans have gone too far this time." He says as he looks out at the protesters. "The first thing we need to do is bring some law and order to the streets of our great @@TYPE@@. We must take measures to make sure that these Reds never threaten the security and prosperity of the fatherland again. And I do agree with the Deputy Minister that we need a more 'well-ordered' economy. We can do that with state-mandated corporate monopolies."
[effect]the state grants exclusive monopolies to favored corporations and crushes dissenters with an iron fist
[stats]military and police spending increase, civil and political freedoms fall, economic freedoms rise, tax rate moves closer to 'flat', private sector returns if previously banned

[option] "Aren't you overreacting just a little bit?" retorts @@RANDOMNAME@@, @@NAME@@'s premier @@MAJORINDUSTRY@@ tycoon. "I'm sure that aside from one or two rabble-rousers with megaphones, all that these people really want is more @@CURRENCY@@s in their pockets. They need better jobs and we all know where those come from: the free market!
[effect] the government generally keeps it's nose out of the economy
[stats] government shrinks, tax rate plummets and moves closer to 'flat', economic freedom rises, economic strength rises, private sector returns if previously banned

[option] @@RANDOMNAME@@, a professor of political science at @@NAME@@ University sees things a little differently. "Markets are good at providing jobs, but government must provide for the general welfare. We need to remember that our @@TYPE@@'s social and economic stability depends on the well-being of the less fortunate. This will take a big tax increase and strict business regulations, but I am sure that you will agree that it's well worth the cost.
[effect] the government allows a moderate amount of economic freedom and provides for the less fortunate
[stats] government size increases, tax rate goes up and becomes more 'progressive' , welfare and health spending rise, economic freedom moves closer to moderate