business economys Flashcards
what are the four factors of production
-land
-capital
-labour
-enterprise
what is a centrally planned economy give an eg
- conrolled by the government
- individuals dont get involvement eg:north korea
what is a mixed economy give eg
-mix of privately state-owned enterprises
-citezens establish own business
-government provides some services
eg:ireland
what is a free enterprise give eg
-citezens have free decisions for production of goods and services
-companies free to operate
eg: USA
give one positive and one negative about a centerally planned economy
pos-essential will be provided
neg-government controls all aspects of life
give one positive and one negative about a mixed economy
pos-balance between economic efficiency and social welfare
neg-higher taxes cover public services
give one positive and one negative about a free enterprise
pos-prices are low
neg-uneven distribution of wealth
what is a public sector and eg
government runs the business eg:BORDBIA
what is a private sector and eg
individuals set up their own business eg:mcdonalds