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What is one key characteristic that differentiates a market economy from a command economy?
What is one key characteristic that differentiates a market economy from a command economy?
A key characteristic of a market economy is no government control over production.
In a mixed economy, how does the government intervene in the market?
In a mixed economy, how does the government intervene in the market?
The government intervenes to keep things fair and provide public services.
List one pro and one con of a mixed economy.
List one pro and one con of a mixed economy.
A pro is that employment, education, and health care are provided, while a con is high taxes needed to fund these public services.
What role do supply and demand play in a mixed economy?
What role do supply and demand play in a mixed economy?
Which economic system is often considered less effective than a market economy, and why?
Which economic system is often considered less effective than a market economy, and why?
What is an economic system and what role does it play in society?
What is an economic system and what role does it play in society?
Identify one purpose that is NOT associated with economic systems.
Identify one purpose that is NOT associated with economic systems.
What are the three fundamental questions every economic system must address?
What are the three fundamental questions every economic system must address?
Describe the characteristics of a traditional economy.
Describe the characteristics of a traditional economy.
List one advantage and one disadvantage of a command economy.
List one advantage and one disadvantage of a command economy.
What distinguishes a market economy from other economic systems?
What distinguishes a market economy from other economic systems?
What is one potential drawback of a market economy?
What is one potential drawback of a market economy?
Explain how a mixed economy incorporates elements of both market and command systems.
Explain how a mixed economy incorporates elements of both market and command systems.
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Economic System
Economic System
A system that determines how a society uses resources to provide goods and services.
Traditional Economy
Traditional Economy
An economic system based on tradition and customs, focusing on agriculture, often found in rural areas of developing countries.
Command Economy
Command Economy
An economic system where the government controls all resources and decides what to produce and at what price; the needs of society are prioritized over individual needs.
Market Economy
Market Economy
An economic system with little to no government control, where individuals own property and businesses operate independently; supply and demand drive production and pricing.
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Supply
Supply
The amount of a product that is available.
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Demand
Demand
The amount of a product that is needed or wanted.
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Pros of Traditional Economy
Pros of Traditional Economy
Little competition, easy understanding, limited wasted resources.
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Cons of Traditional Economy
Cons of Traditional Economy
Limited growth prospects, limited technology, no surplus.
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Mixed Economy
Mixed Economy
An economic system that combines elements of both market and command economies, allowing private businesses and government intervention.
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Pros of Mixed Economy
Pros of Mixed Economy
Benefits include government-provided services (e.g., education, healthcare), consumer choice, and potential for economic growth.
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Cons of Mixed Economy
Cons of Mixed Economy
Drawbacks include the potential for high taxes, government inefficiency, and less market freedom.
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Economic Systems Overview
- An economic system determines how a society uses its resources to provide goods and services, allowing people to make money. It's based on a society's traditions and values.
- Economic systems answer three key questions:
- What to produce?
- How to produce?
- For whom to produce?
Traditional Economy
- Based on traditions and customs.
- Primarily focused on agriculture.
- Common in rural areas of developing nations.
- Goods produced based on community needs.
- Pros: Little competition, easy to understand, few wasted resources.
- Cons: Limited growth potential, limited technology, no surplus production.
Command Economy
- Government controls all land and resources.
- Government decides what is produced and the prices of goods and services.
- Needs of society are prioritized over individual needs.
- Pros: Low unemployment, basic needs met, minimal social classes.
- Cons: Little incentive for hard work, limited consumer choice.
Market Economy
- Little to no government control.
- Individuals and businesses own private property and operate independently.
- Production and pricing are determined by supply and demand.
- Pros: Wide variety of goods and services, consumer choice, innovation.
- Cons: Basic needs of all may not be met, wealth inequality.
Mixed Economy
- Combines elements of both command and market economies.
- Private ownership of businesses.
- Government control over essential public services.
- Supply and demand influence pricing.
- Government intervention can ensure fairness.
- Pros: Provides basic needs through public services, choices in markets.
- Cons: High taxes, potentially less effective than a pure market economy.
Identifying Economic Systems
- Traditional: Focuses on agriculture, community needs, simple production.
- Command: Government controls production and resources.
- Market: Supply and demand, little government control, independent businesses.
- Mixed: Balance of government influence and market forces.
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