ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

PRODUCTIVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An economy that answers its basic economic questions by doing things the way that they always have been done is called a
A
traditional economy
B
market economy
C
command economy
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. A traditional economy is a system that relies on customs, history, and time-honored believes. Tradition guides economic decisions such as production and distribution. Societies with traditional economies depend on agriculture, fishing, hunting, gathering, or some combination of them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key terms. In its purest form, a market economy answers the three economic questions by allocating resources and goods through markets, where prices are generated. In its purest form, a command economy answers the three economic questions by making allocation decisions centrally by the government.

Detailed explanation-3: -Economists address these three questions: (1) What goods and services should be produced to meet consumer needs? (2) How should they be produced, and who should produce them? (3) Who should receive goods and services?

Detailed explanation-4: -Capitalism-individuals own the factors of production and answer the basic economic questions.

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