The economic system of NDH was based on the concept of "Croatian socialism".^[119] The main characteristics of this system, which followed the one of Nazi Germany, were the principles of a planned economy, with high levels of state involvement in economic life.^[120] The state reportedly aimed to place the means of production in the hands of the peasants and create a psychic unity among all classes and estates to work fo

The economic system of NDH was based on the concept of "Croatian socialism".^[119] The main characteristics of this system, which followed the one of Nazi Germany, were the principles of a planned economy, with high levels of state involvement in economic life.^[120] The state reportedly aimed to place the means of production in the hands of the peasants and create a psychic unity among all classes and estates to work for the greater good of the national community, which was seen as more important than individual rights. Croatian socialism contended that work was not a private matter, but the source of all economic worth and the property of the community.^[119][121]

The Ustaše leaders argued that the ordinary Croatian workers and peasants were neglected and exploited in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.^[119] Thus, when they came to power, the Ustaše promised a social revolution, tackling social injustice and poverty. Their anti-bourgeois pre-war rhetoric continued after the establishment of NDH, as well as the strong rejection of a liberal capitalist system.^[122] The International Workers' Day on 1 May was specially marked in honor of labour, social justice and solidarity o

The Ustaše leaders argued that the ordinary Croatian workers and peasants were neglected and exploited in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia.^[119] Thus, when they came to power, the Ustaše promised a social revolution, tackling social injustice and poverty. Their anti-bourgeois pre-war rhetoric continued after the establishment of NDH, as well as the strong rejection of a liberal capitalist system.^[122] The International Workers' Day on 1 May was specially marked in honor of labour, social justice and solidarity of workers.^[123] The regime soon began the mass construction of homes and settlements for Croatian workers. However, their availability was based on social and ideological conformity.^[124]