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Unit 4 Economic System Powerpoint
- 1. UNIT 4 Economic Systems
- 2. Economic Systems When deciding how to use it’s limited resources, every country answers 3 questions about production and distribution What will be produced? How will it be produced? For whom will it be produced? How a country answers these questions depends on the type of economic system they have.
- 3. Four types of Economic Systems Traditional Economy Command Economy Market Economy Mixed Economy
- 4. Traditional Economy Based on customs and traditions of a country. Economy is based on farming and hunting. People will make what they always make; they will do the same work their parents did. Examples: Some parts of Africa, India
- 5. Command System Government owns and operates the factors of production. The government would decide who would be farmers, what they would grow, and how much would be turned over to the government. Also called Socialism, communism Examples: North Korea, former Soviet Union, Cuba
- 6. Market System Individuals own and operate the buildings, machinery, property of production. Production and distribution questions are answered by prices and profits. Businesses will make products, and provide services that will earn a profit. Standard of living is higher in this system Prices of goods depend on how much is available and how many people want it. Examples: US, Great Britain, Japan
- 7. Mixed System Individuals own most resources and determine what and how to produce. Government regulates certain industries Has features of both market and command economies. Example: China, most nations The US has a market economy but the government still has control over wages, social security and some policies.