Chapter 3 Flashcards

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Market economy

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An economics system based on private property and the market in which individuals decide how What and for whom to produce.

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Allocate

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to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot:
to allocate funds for new projects.
to fix the place of; locate.

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3
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Private property rights

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The control a private individual or firm has over an asset. Government must enforce laws.

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4
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Primary debate among economists?

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How markets are structured not wether or not to use them.

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5
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Socialism

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An economic system based on individuals good will towards other where society decides what how and for whine to produce. No self interest.

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6
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When was socialism developed?

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1800s

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7
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Capitalism?

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An economic system based on the market in which the ownership of the means of production resides with a small group of individuals called capitalists.

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How is socialism like a family?

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Family’s give extra to those that need it and make things fair everyone contributes what they can and are given what they need.

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9
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In what three sectors are market economics broken up?

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Businesses

Households

Government

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“Business”

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Private producing units in society

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