The political systems in western nations are categorised along a left-right spectrum. Characteristics of left wing politics include:- Interventionalist / Socialist economy
- Equality has a higher value than liberty.
- Social liberty is a priority.
- Government intervention in moral issues should be minimal.
- Emphasis on fair outcomes
- Government responsibility for individual needs such as health and retirement
This statistic from the World Values Survey states the percentage of people who described themselves as far-left. Self placement would be influenced by the meaning of the terms political left and right within the context of each country surveyed. |