There are many problems with socialism. The core problem (and it’s a fatal problem) is this: Who gets what is determined not by a producer/consumer agreement, but by some far-away committee.
Producer: I can deliver a dozen eggs for $3.25.
Committee: You can charge no more than $2.00.
Consumer: I have a large family. I need two dozen eggs a week.
Committee: Your allocation is eight eggs a week.
Who in his right mind thinks such a system could work?
Committee members who can profit on the side by selling exceptions.