a. Identify and describe the 3 economic systems that govern economies around the world.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Market Economic system
Strengths
Weaknesses
Mixed Economic system:
Strengths
Weaknesses
There is no government intervention in a pure market economy (“laissez-faire“). However, no truly free market economy exists in the world. For example, while America is a capitalist nation, our government still regulates (or attempts to control) fair trade, government programs, honest business, monopolies, etc.
Market economy - Hongkong
Mixed economy – India
China has done better than Hongkong using its command economy as here it is possible for the government to create enough jobs and provide goods and services at an affordable rate. However, in reality, most command economies tend to focus on the most valuable resources like oil.
Similarly India through its mixed economy, was able to use the best of both worlds – incorporate policies that are socialist and capitalist.
a. Identify and describe the 3 economic systems that govern economies around the world. Outline the strengths and weakn...
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