Economies Flashcards
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Market Economy
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Decisions are made by individuals
Based on trade ans competition
Also called free market or capitalism
Often lacks regulation or quality
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Command Economy
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Also called centrally Planned economy
Government makes all decisions- what to produce, controls, and redistributes wealth and resources, priced and wages
No incentive to work hard
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Mixed Economy
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Combination of free market, and limited government involvement
Government in place to assure quality and regulation
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Traditional Economy
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based on culture and rituals, and is focused on the community as a whole