≡ Theories for WW1 ≡

Dear Diary,
    This time during the Great War has probably been one of the best times for business. The United States have been able to move from a large free-market into a new order system which has government planning and intervening. This has all been due to the war collectivism. The new order system is similar to the old ways of mercantilism, yet it has been so much better. There is new imperialism, as well as mercantilism and nationalism. These new ways have been able to promote national interest and even better the welfare of workers. Workers rights have been abused before, but now the new order seems to give them better wages and make it better for all. This makes running my business so much easier than it was before. The workers seem to happier which results in better products. This all results in more consumers meaning more income, which in the end, makes me happy. It is amazing how much war collectivism has benefited all of us.
    Not only has business been expanding and increasing for the better in the United States, but it has also began mobilizing and beginning to imperialize with our allies and other countries. The Committee of Industrial Preparedness just started to move toward economic mobilization, and has been the only organization so far. This means that the industrialist members of the committee have been able to keep their private positions and incomes. I have been able to organize a national inventory. Also, my Hudson Motor Company has been able to have propaganda and not only expand my own business but a majority of other business. We have been able to gain more power as we are now sharing the power with the government. I have been very proud of myself lately because not only have I been vice-president of the Hudson Motor Company of Detroit, chairman of the CIP, but I have also been able to mobilize the American Press Association, the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World, and the New York Times. The War has been better for business in such immense ways. I'm glad that so far I have been able to take full advantage of these great opportunities. Well I must go back to work and keep up the good work throughout my businesses.