A command economy can produce millions of tons of steel that nobody actually needs
Command economies often prioritize production targets over market demand, resulting in massive industrial surpluses like millions of tons of unneeded steel and entire cities that remain completely uninhabited by citizens.
In a command economy, state-subsidized investment can lead to extreme overcapacity because production is driven by government mandates rather than consumer needs. For example, some systems have produced over one billion tons of steel annually despite only needing 900 million. This disconnect creates a cycle where infrastructure expands regardless of utility, leading to the construction of 'ghost cities' that can occupy 20 percent of urban land.
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