ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In a mixed economy, private businesses can decide how to run their businesses (e.g. what to produce, at what price, who to employ, etc.). Consumers also have a choice in what they want to buy. In this system, there is also less income inequality.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the most important characteristics of a market economy, also called a free enterprise economy, is the role of a limited government. Most economic decisions are made by buyers and sellers, not the government. A competitive market economy promotes the efficient use of its resources.

Detailed explanation-3: -Market economies work using the forces of supply and demand to determine the appropriate prices and quantities for most goods and services in the economy.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -In a capitalistic society, individuals and businesses aim to earn a profit with the production of their investment and labor in a free market operating largely by supply and demand. Socialism is when the government owns and/or controls productive enterprises. A mixed economy is aspects of both.