ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most economies in the world today operate somewhere in between a market economy and a command economy because
A
Most consumers believe the government should have absolute control of the economy.
B
Absolute government control allows for more consumer choice.
C
Consumers are not concerned with product safety.
D
Consumers need some government control to ensure product safety.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why do most economies in the world today operate somewhere in between a market economy and a command economy? Most economies have found they need a mix of free market & some government control to be successful & protect consumers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is option C (Mixed economy) All modern economies are mixed economies, with private and public sectors sharing production resources, also known as a dual economies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most developed countries have mixed economic systems. Such a system has characteristics of both command and market economies.

Detailed explanation-4: -Key Takeaways In a command economy, governments own the factors of production and set prices and production schedules. In a market economy, prices are set by supply and demand. Most nations operate largely as a command or market economy but all include aspects of the other.

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