State Planning

State planning is a process where the government creates comprehensive strategies to guide a country's economic and social development. It involves setting goals for things like industry growth, infrastructure, healthcare, and education, then designing policies and allocating resources to achieve those objectives. The aim is to coordinate efforts across sectors, ensure balanced progress, and address national priorities efficiently. Unlike free-market approaches that rely mainly on private enterprise, state planning provides a structured roadmap to shape development in line with broader societal goals, often seen in socialist or mixed economies.