Chapter 43: Reform 1

Jeff Ferdinand knew very well that the capitalists were greedy. If they were killed with a stick, God knew what they would do. At the same time, capitalists are weak, and they will compromise when they open their mouths.
In a short period of half a year, Bulgaria has poured in no less than 100,000 foreign workers. The sinister Ferdinand naturally chose to sacrifice their interests in exchange for capitalists' compromise.
At the same time, I also forgot to open a mouth to encourage foreigners to learn Bulgarian and join Bulgaria. Of course, the main purpose is to promote ethnic integration and increase population.
Labor law, in addition to capturing a wave of popular support for Ferdinand. There is also a benefit not seen in the short term that has dampened the enthusiasm of the working class movement.
The working-class Social-Democratic Party, which Bulgaria has not yet established, is dead. Although its founder, Blagov, was killed by Stam's Cabinet in 1889 under the butterfly effect of Ferdinand.
As a result of Ferdinand ’s crossing, in 1890, the number of Bulgarian employees reached 480,000, of which foreign workers accounted for a quarter, and the rate of economic development far exceeded the historical level in the same period.
As the government has invested heavily in infrastructure, it has increased employment, boosted domestic demand, and promoted rapid economic development in Bulgaria.
Although the number of Bulgarian workers has increased significantly, it has not changed the situation of backward industrial development.
In addition to Ferdinand's own industry, most of the factories in Bulgaria are still small workshops. The technology is backward and lacks competitiveness. The scattered distribution is not large and the ability to resist risks is extremely poor.
In order to change this situation, Ferdinand decided to continue to deepen reform. A small country with a population of only 3.2 million has more than 1,000 factories, large and small. It is a waste of resources to compete for this small market.
On September 20th, the Sofia Royal Palace is in a big debate to determine the future economic direction of Bulgaria. In addition to government officials, Bulgaria also invited a handful of economists.
斐 At the suggestion of Ferdinand, Constantine submitted to the government a "industry entry standard" plan. That is: set an industry threshold, eliminate some weak capitalists, and artificially restrict latecomers from entering. Disguised support for corporate mergers and reorganizations, and promote the development of monopoly capitalism.
If this plan is passed, it means that in the next five years, more than seven thousand factories in Bulgaria will be merged, reorganized or closed.
Obviously, there is not much market for this plan now. At the end of the 19th century, liberal capitalism was the most popular, and major European and American powers were working hard to fight against monopoly capitalism.
In 1890, the United States had just introduced the Sherman Act and promoted monopoly capitalism. There was also a feeling of counter-current.
Constantine started a model of tongue-in-cheek warlords, "Gentlemen, everyone knows the current plight of Bulgaria. We are just a small country with a population of less than 3 million and a lack of mineral resources. The process of industrialization has now reached, and many of our industrial raw materials are Relying on imports. Many factories are outdated in management and technology, and their products are seriously lacking in international competitiveness. They can only rely on the domestic market. Last year, the import and export trade deficit was as high as 60 million levs! How can our economy develop in the long run? "
"But Mr. Constantine, the" Industrial Access Plan "has destroyed the free capitalist market, the state has interfered too much in the market economic order, destroyed the fairness of the society, and the consequences have been unimaginable!" Economist Velen-Soma
"Mr. Velen, you are too alarmist. The state's intervention in the market economy is for the normal development of the Bulgarian economy, and the hidden dangers are eliminated in advance! If it is left alone, why do domestic capitalists compete with international capital?" Constantine
"Mr. Constantine, we all know that there can be no development without competition. What we need to do now is not to promote monopolyism, but to increase tariffs to protect the development of national industries!" Minister of Industry Kamilayev
"Mr. Kamilayev, how big is the Bulgarian market? Just three million people can support industrialization. Is it possible? If this is not possible, we must rely on the international market. In addition to raising tariffs, we will be separated from the international market. What else is the market for? "Constantine asked.
When no one answered, Constantine hit the iron while he was hot and said, "Gentlemen, now we have no choice but to give up industrialization or promote monopolyism, reduce internal consumption, force capitalists to technological innovation and improve product competitiveness!"
"Constantine is right, monopoly is not a good thing for the powers, but it is the best for Bulgaria now!" Chekov
"What is best for you? It's nothing more than someone's interest!"
"Nonsense!"
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You and I come and go, express your opinions, and argue. There seems to be more reason to support monopolies, and the opposition is crowded, and it soon changed its taste ~ EbookFREE.me ~ The smell of gunpowder is getting stronger and stronger.
Jeff Ferdinand stopped the intensifying quarrel between the two parties in time, "Enough, give me silence! Please pay attention to your identity, not personal attacks! This time, if anyone commits another offence, he will be deprived of his qualifications to participate in the discussion!"
Seeing Ferdinand getting angry, the parties feasted. "Fortunately, the parliament is dissolved, or it will be even more lively!" Ferdinand thought gratefully, and at the same time, settled on the principle that, as far as possible, the controversial bills should be introduced before the parliamentary elections.
On the one hand, monopoly is a hindrance to the development of technology, which has been illustrated in many cases; on the other hand, it also contains factors that promote the development of technology.
Because under the conditions of monopoly capitalism, the development of science and technology, the improvement of the quality of labor, the expansion of the scale of production and accumulation, and the development of social integration in the production process are all development developments that compete with monopoly competition, production concentration, joint system, and professional division of labor. Not open.
Jeff Ferdinand is very clear that what is most suitable for Bulgaria at this stage is monopolies. But when Bulgaria develops to a certain extent, monopolies will become an obstacle to economic development.
The resistance to reform is somewhat beyond Ferdinand's imagination. Opposition within the Guang government is so powerful.
He was silent for a moment, and Ferdinand decided to adopt a roundabout strategy to learn from the American tycoon Shi Zhigao.
After thinking of the strategy, Ferdinand hurriedly ended the government meeting, leaving Constantine.
Constantine is now a little bit nervous. Judging from the meeting just now, Ferdinand's account of things is a mess.
Ferdinand looked at Constantine who was not in the state and asked, "Mr. Constantine, do you think the Industry Access Plan is feasible?"
Constantine said without hesitation, "It works!"