Main characteristics of a traditional economic system?
Economic Systems

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Direct trade, no competition, relies on customs
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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With which economic theory would Joseph Schumpter likely have agreed?
Options: socialism, traditionalism, capitalism, communism
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capitalism
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Economic Characteristics:
- The means of production are privately owned and operated for a private profit.
- The emphasis is on individual profit rather than on workers or society as a whole.
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market economy
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which statement best describes a mixed economy?
- The government determines the production and distribution of goods and services.
- Some industries are owned by the state, and others are privately owned.
- The products that consumers demand determine what goods are produced.
- People produce the same goods, but in different amounts, every year.
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Some industries are owned by the state, and others are privately owned.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In a traditional economic system, which type of goods is most often produced?
Options: agricultural products, heavy industrial machinery, military supplies, electronics and computers
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agricultural products
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which economic enterprise would Adam Smith most favor?
Options: government-run railroad in Africa, medieval manor in Europe, commune in Communist China, privately owned factory in France
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privately owned factory in France
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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An economic system in which the government owns most basic industries such as transportation, communications, banking. Nonbasic industries are privately owned.
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socialism
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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An economic system in which people and privately owned companies own both basic and non-basic businesses and industries
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capitalism
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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An economic system in which, in its pure form, all property such as farms, factories, homes are owned by the government for the benefit of all citizens. The central government essentially controls all aspects of citizens' lives.
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Communism
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