Economic Systems: Command Economy vs. Laissez-Faire

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In a traditional command economy, who decides how much of a product is needed?

  • The consumer
  • The government (correct)
  • The corporations
  • The suppliers

What is a key feature of a laissez-faire capitalist system?

  • State-run economy
  • Strong government regulations
  • Limited government involvement (correct)
  • Central planning committee

Which economic system is based on the principles of supply and demand?

  • Traditional economy
  • Command economy
  • Capitalist economy (correct)
  • Mixed economy

What is a disadvantage of a traditional economy?

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What is a characteristic of a mixed economy?

<p>Some government involvement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of a command economy?

<p>It leads to economic stagnation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a command economy?

<p>No room for individuality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of a mixed economy?

<p>Provides public goods while allowing private competition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a socialist system?

<p>People's basic needs are taken care of (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback of a capitalist system?

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What is a benefit of a capitalist system?

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What is a disadvantage of a mixed economy?

<p>Always winners and losers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of capitalism by Karl Marx?

<p>It leads to exploitation of the lower class by the upper class (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a mixed economy, the government's role is to:

<p>Provide public goods and services, and intervene when necessary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle of the laissez-faire approach?

<p>The government should provide public goods and services, but not interfere with the economy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a socialist economy?

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What is the concept that describes individuals acting in their own self-interest, leading to the greater good?

<p>The invisible hand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a command economy, who plans the entire economy?

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Study Notes

Economic Systems

  • Traditional Economy: Based on customs, traditions, and rituals; decisions made on what, how, and for whom to produce are based on these factors.
  • Examples: Amish, some African countries, Australian Aborigines.

Command Economy

  • Government decides what, how, and for whom to produce; everything is predetermined.
  • Examples: North Korea, Cuba, China (formerly).
  • Based on government plans and projections.

Market Economy

  • Based on supply and demand; laissez-faire approach.
  • Examples: US before 1949, Canada, South Korea, Singapore, Great Britain, Germany.
  • Focuses on individual freedom and lack of government interference.

Mixed Economy

  • Combines elements of market and command economies; government involvement in some aspects.
  • Examples: US after 1949, most countries today.
  • Regulates economy to prevent market failure and provides public goods.

Three Main Questions of Economic Systems

  • What will be produced?
  • How will it be produced?
  • For whom will it be produced?

Philosophy of Economic Systems

  • Traditional Economy: Focuses on customs and traditions.
  • Command Economy: Government decides people's needs.
  • Market Economy: Based on individual freedom and lack of government interference.
  • Mixed Economy: Combines elements of market and command economies.

Key Figures

  • Karl Marx: Criticized capitalism, advocated for socialism.
  • Adam Smith: Advocated for laissez-faire approach, believed in the "invisible hand" of the market.

Economic Functions of Government

  • Maintain the legal and social framework.
  • Provide public goods and services.
  • Regulate economy to prevent market failure.
  • Maintain tradition.
  • Provide for education and public health.
  • Decide how much is needed and produced.

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