ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a characteristic of Capitalism?
A
Market Economy
B
Supply and Demand
C
Freedom of Competition
D
Classless Society
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Capitalism, the country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state. Thus, Option 2 is not a characteristic of Capitalism.

Detailed explanation-2: -A capitalist economy is the one where the ownership of economy’s resources is in the hands of the private sector. Thus, collective ownership is not possible in a capitalist economy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Capitalism has many unique features, some of which include a two-class system, private ownership, a profit motive, minimal government intervention, and competition.

Detailed explanation-4: -The state or the government does not interfere in the price decision.

Detailed explanation-5: -’There is a central planning authority’ is not correct about capitalistic system. In fact, there is little or no government or central authority that takes market decisions.

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