ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After the revolution, the new government of Bom takes ownership of all industries. The citizens are promised businesses will be run for people, not for profit. Every adult is guaranteed a job. The government sets prices on goods and services. No one will be hungry or homeless. What type of economic system does Bom have?
A
Communism
B
Capitalism
C
Socialism
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a command economy, the central government dictates the level of production of goods and controls their distribution and prices. Proponents of command economies argue government control rather than private enterprise can ensure the fair distribution of goods and services.

Detailed explanation-2: -Capitalism, also known as the private enterprise system, is based on competition in the marketplace and private ownership of the factors of production (resources). In a competitive economic system, a large number of people and businesses buy and sell products freely in the marketplace.

Detailed explanation-3: -Capitalism is often thought of as an economic system in which private actors own and control property in accord with their interests, and demand and supply freely set prices in markets in a way that can serve the best interests of society.

Detailed explanation-4: -Socialism is an economic and political system based on collective ownership of the means of production. All legal production and distribution decisions are made by the government in a socialist system.

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