USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

SECOND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a ____ economy, the goal is to make a profit, supply & demand controls prices, freedom of choice
A
“Free enterprise”
B
“Traditional”
C
“Communist”
D
“Socialist”
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Capitalism is often thought of as an economic system in which private actors own and control property in accord with their interests, and demand and supply freely set prices in markets in a way that can serve the best interests of society. The essential feature of capitalism is the motive to make a profit.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cornerstones of economic freedom are (1) personal choice, (2) voluntary exchange coordinated by markets, (3) freedom to enter and compete in markets, and (4) protection of persons and their property from aggression by others.

Detailed explanation-3: -A market economy is a type of economic system where supply and demand regulate the economy, rather than government intervention. A true free market economy is an economy in which all resources are owned by individuals.

Detailed explanation-4: -A free enterprise legal system tends to result in capitalism. A free enterprise aims to increase freedom, market efficiency, consumer rights, financial security and stability, and economic opportunities.

Detailed explanation-5: -Consumers and businesses drive supply and demand: Since a market economy allows the free interplay of supply and demand, it ensures that the most desired goods and services are produced. Consumers are willing to pay the highest price for the things they want the most.

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