The perpetual debate over whether pineapple belongs on pizzas sparked an idea for describing how political and economic ideas handle disputes. I know this is perhaps an oversimplification, but I think the analogy still works.

Does pineapple belong on pizza?

Democracy: "Every few years, we will vote whether pineapple or anchovies will be mandatory on all pizzas!"

Totalitarianism: "If you put pineapple on a pizza, you will be executed."

Communism: "Pineapple is capitalist frivolity. So is pizza in general. Go to gulag."

Anarchism: "Your pizza is your business, not mine."

Capitalism: "I'll sell you whatever pizza you want. Here are my prices."

Corporatism: "You can't sell pizzas unless you have a business license, pay taxes, meet the regulatory standards lobbied for by established interests, and meet our price control legislation."