2. Workers' control of production. In a communist system, workers own and control the means of production (factories, farms, etc.), while in capitalism, they are owned by private individuals or corporations.
3. Centralized planning. Communist economies are centrally planned by the government, which makes decisions about what goods and services to produce, how to produce them, and how to distribute them. In contrast, capitalist economies are decentralized, and decisions are made by individual producers and consumers.
4. State ownership of property. In a communist system, the state owns most property, including land, factories, and businesses, whereas in capitalism, most property is privately owned.
5. Elimination of private property. Communism seeks to eliminate private property, arguing that it leads to inequality and exploitation, while capitalism is based on the protection of private property rights.