What is an economic system?
Understanding Economics Systems
Market Economy
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
Traditional Economy
There are four major economic systems: Capitalism, Socialism, Communism and Mixed Economy. The United Nations has 193 member countries, each with its own economic system. Most of the world's economies are mixed economies, meaning they are a mix of elements from the other economic systems.
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In a market economy, who determines the prices of goods and services?
- Banks and financial institutions
- Government officials
- Consumers and producers
In a command economy, who determines the prices of goods and services?
- Banks and financial institutions
- Government officials
- Consumers and producers
What does GDP stand for in economics?
- Gross Domestic Product
- Global Distribution Process
- General Development Plan
Work together : Create a visual representation of the four types of economies: mixed, market, command, and traditional.