Automation is simply a step in manufacturing and has nothing to do with economic policy.
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Suggest the questioner read or research “Freedom’s Forge” by Aurthur Herman. See what crushed the social democrats, the communists, and made monkeys out of european business models.
Pay particular attention to what exactly caused most of the wasted time, money, manpower and delays.....communists and those cursed unions. The defense buildup shepherded by William “big Bill” Knudsen occurred smack dab in the middle of that blantantest of foils to the founders’ America..the new deal.
Great read, might put off your reposte to the sloppy commie/soci arguments, but worth it in appreciating American exceptionalism.
Cheers,
KYPD