WorksheetsTypes of Economies
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 15mins
A command economy would BEST be placed at which point on the diagram?
Point A
Point B
Point C
Point D
Which point on the diagram BEST represents a free market/free enterprise economy
Point A
Point B
Point C
Point D
Which type of economy has private property, consumer sovereignty (consumer power), individual choice, profit, and no government involvement?
traditional economy
command economy
free market economy
mixed economy
An economic system in which the government decides what goods will be produced, how they will be produced and how they will be distributed
Traditional
Command
Market
Sometimes called Free Enterprise which allows for private ownership of businesses and property
Traditional
Command
Market
An economy in which changes in prices and consumer demand guide what and how goods and services will be produced, distributed, and consumed
Traditional
Command
Market
The government makes the basic economic decisions such as which goods and services to produce, prices, and wage rates.
Traditional
Command
Market
What are 2 Characteristics of a free enterprise economy?
Private ownership of businesses
Government controls distribution of goods and prices
Consumers have choice because of competition
Government controls production
What are 3 characteristics of a communism's economic system?
Government controls industries and businesses
Limited government involvement
No private property
Consumers have more choice
Government controls production
An industry that includes farming such as growing crops and raising livestock (animals)
manufacturing
retail
agriculture
service
Which type of economic system bases its decisions on custom?
Market Economy
Mixed Economy
Command Economy
Traditional Economy
What is a synonym for Free Enterprise?
Mixed Economy
Market Economy
Command Economy
Supply and demand determines how much an item costs.
Traditional
Communist
Free Enterprise System
Socialist
The government or other central authority makes all economic decisions.
Traditional
Command
Market
Mixed
There is no competition; the purpose of business is to provide goods and services, not to make a profit.
Traditional
Command
Market
Mixed
Individuals have freedom to make economic decisions. Profit is the motive for increasing work.
Traditional
Command
Market
Mixed
In a communist society...
the government controls the means of production
the individual owns the means of production
wealth is distributed evenly amongst society
there is no wealth or private property
Which system(s) have a classless society?
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
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
When people are from all around this world this is called -
multiculturalism
region
The goal of this economy is to earn a profit. $$$
free enterprise
socialism
communist economy
The government took our family farm away from us and now we have to work in a factory.
free enterprise
free market
socialism
communist economy
The government sets a quota for my work. I have to make 20 shirts a day.
free enterprise
socialism
communist economy
When I grow up I want to be an entrepreneur and start my own business.
communist economy
free enterprise
free market
socialist
Big sales and huge advertisements make you want to shop at Target.
communist economy
socialism
free market
free enterprise
You can own your own business but the really large businesses the government owns.
socialist economy
free enterprise economy
communist economy
big business economy
I want to own my own bakery and make cookies and cupcakes shaped like Anime characters.
bakery economy
socialist economy
free enterprise economy
communist economy
When the supply is high and the price is low this is called -
supply and demand
market economy
life
Which economy is called a MIX of two different ones?
Free Enterprise economy
Communist economy
Socialist economy
High TAXES are usually part of a
Free Enterprise economy
Socialist economy
Communist economy
The government owns the large airline but he people own the smaller businesses.
Free Enterprise economy
Socialist economy
Communist economy
My taxes may go up 40% to pay for free healthcare for everyone.
Communist economy
Free enterprise economy
Socialist Economy
