Free Market Economy- DEFINITION The term free market economy primarily means a system where the buyers and sellers are solely responsible for the choices they make. In a way‚ free market gives the absolute power to prices to determine the allocation and distribution of goods and services. These prices‚ in turn‚ are fixed by the forces of supply and demand of a respective commodity. In cases of demand falling short of the supply of a respective commodity‚ the price will fall as opposed to a price
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Command Economic System: When we talk about the term “command” in historical context; whether it relates to economic‚ political or warfare‚ command has always been vested in the hands of the few. If we relate “these few” to a group of people who exercise power in terms of making decisions (be it economic/social/political etc) for ALL the people they govern‚ we call this process or system a “Government”. In a command economic system‚ this government basically owns and controls most of the economic
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Mixed Economy There are many businesses that provide goods and services to the different levels of government; city‚ state or federal. These businesses can range from small‚ medium or large companies or corporations. Depending on the business’s mission whether providing goods‚ services or a combination‚ these companies will compete for short or long term contracts. Many businesses compete in winning bids in their specific area of service or product or a combination. Some of these businesses
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A mixed economy means that there is a balance between private and public enterprises. In most countries‚ not just the Philippines‚ this sort of economy is preferred as it allows a mix of central control over essential services as well as allowing private companies to flourish; generating wealth and providing employment. Public services By providing high quality public services in areas such as electricity‚ gas‚ water and public transport such as roads‚ trains‚ buses and trams a degree of control
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Economies are different throughout the world. Many countries have decided on similar economies to other countries. Two of these economic systems are market and command economies. These two economies are the two most common economies throughout the world‚ and are often compared and contrasted amongst countries. The first economy is known as a market economy. This economy is generally ruled by the people. The decisions of everyday civilians affect the economy daily‚ and can quickly change due to this
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Mixed economy Features 1. Co-existence of public and private sectors: Both public and private enterprises exist in this economic system. The role and areas of both the sectors arc well defined. The relative roles assigned to the public and private sector differ from economy to economy. But generally the public sector is expected to perform certain basic functions such as: (i) Development of economic infrastructures. (ii) To promote basic industries that require huge investment and are of
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traditional‚ command‚ and market economies. Some say‚ "Well‚ it would be much better if we switched from Market to Command." All in all‚ there are many advantages and disadvantages to this. A command economy limits the personal freedom and individuality of a person‚ and the central government answers all the economic questions offered. Laissez-faire is predominant in a market economy‚ which has little government interference. Although we would like to think that we live in a laissez-faire based economy‚ this
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VIDEO CASE 1 . Is Peet’s market monopolistic or an oligopoly? An oligopoly 2. What are some ways that Peet’s Coffee & Tea tries to differentiate its product offering? Offering free samples and educating their customers about their products. The Peetniks Program. 3. What consumer needs is Peet’s satisfying? The need to feel a part of special group. The need to feel like an informed consumer. KEY TERMS free enterprise - an economic system with few restrictions on business ownership
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types of economies‚ the first being a market economy and the second being a command economy. Although there are many more types these are the most basic an important ones. In a market economy people and business give there own ways of doing things and answer the economic questions by themselves‚ the how‚ what‚ and for whom questions. In a command economy the central government is who makes up most of the answers to those types of questions. Which is the main reason why I believe a market economy is better
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Market vs. Command Economy What is the main purpose of the economic system? The main purpose of the economic system is method used to produce and distribute goods and service. The three economic questions are: “What goods should be produced?” “How should these goods and services be produced” And “Who consumes these goods and services?” The characteristic of a market economics is that self-interest is the motivating force in the free market‚ self regulating market. The interaction of buyers and
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