Here's an interesting analysis of Scandinavian-style Democratic Socialism, and how, rather than undermining the free market economy, it actually supports and promotes growth. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of capitalism for the long run, but for people who look at Sanders-style socialism as a huge threat unseen since the Red Scares of the 50s, this could help explain how it would be a boon for personal freedom, rather than taking it away. The author argues that letting the government do the work of removing stressors, providing safety nets, and enabling people to be happy and healthy and well-educated, they go to work more productive and better able to perform at a high level, ultimately making the employers' lives better and the country's economic life more robust.
Capitalism works better if employees get paid decent wages and are supported by high-quality, democratically accountable public services that enable everyone to live healthy, dignified lives and to enjoy real equality of opportunity for themselves and their children.
It's a long article, but a really good one, written by an American who moved to Finland a year ago.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/07/o...gtype=Homepage