Economic Systems

__________is an economic system where generational customs and learned behaviors determine what is produced and for whom.

______ is an economic system that is heavily influenced by the law of ______.

• Capitalism; Sustainable Development

• Communism; Class Warfare

• Capitalism; Supply & Demand

• Socialism; Safety-Net Programs

• Capitalism; Distribution

Country 2: “In my country, all key decisions are made by our central planners. They hold complete power over all politics and economics in our nation. Our government directly owns the land, natural resources, and factories for the good of the people.”

Which economic system is most likely being described in Country 2?

In a _________ economy, a government works with corporations to meet the basic needs of all citizens in order to _________.

• Capitalist; maximize profits

• Communist; eliminate social classes

• Capitalist; ensure worker safety

• Socialist; eliminate poverty

• Socialist; create dependence on the government

Country 3: “In my nation, all people are free to produce whatever they wish and to consume whatever they can afford. People seek to make or sell goods and services so they can earn a profit.”

What economy is more than likely described in Country 3?

Select all that apply.

The features of a communist economy more than likely will include-

• Private ownership of businesses

• Government planning on all major decisions

• Provide public services to meet basic needs

• Equal wage distribution

• Limited government intervention

Canada is often labeled as an example of ____________ because of its high tax rate, social programs that are funded by the government, and universal health care plan.

In a ______ economy, the government will focus on equal wages in order to _________.

• Communist; maximize profits

• Communist; eliminate social classes

• Socialist; provide health care

• Socialist; allow some private ownership

• Capitalist; provide a basic income

Select all that apply.

A traditional economy will more than likely feature-

• Trade or exchange of handmade goods

• Rising prices when demand is high

• Public-funded health care and education

• Small profits from surplus goods, if any

• Equal Wage Distribution

The extreme rise in the price of the EpiPen is an example of what can happen in a ________ economy.