ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following explanations would reflect a country with a mixed economy?
A
Prices and wages are solely regulated by a country’s government
B
A combination of privately-owned industry and government control
C
A country’s distribution of resources is based on inheritance
D
Prices and wages are determined by the laws of supply and demand rather than being regulated by a country’s government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A mixed economic system is a system that combines aspects of both capitalism and socialism. A mixed economic system protects private property and allows a level of economic freedom in the use of capital, but also allows for governments to interfere in economic activities in order to achieve social aims.

Detailed explanation-2: -Countries like England, France, and India follow the mixed economic system where both, the state and private players, have control over the resources of distribution.

Detailed explanation-3: -A mixed economy is a system that combines characteristics of market, command, and traditional economies. It benefits from the advantages of all three while also experiencing some of the disadvantages.

Detailed explanation-4: -Producers and consumers make some economic choices while the government makes others.

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