Muhammad Zharfan Bin Azhari
Human Systems Paper 2
April 16, 2015 Free Market or Government Intervention
In the 21st century, human and technologies are inseparable. In past decades, there has been an astonishing amount of development in modern world’s technology. Nanotechnology is one of them. This technology is based on nano-scale and it can be used in many different areas because of its small sizes. (Metchis). However, there is a huge amount of uncertainties on the hazards of nanomaterial due to lack of research in this field in real world applications. There is a lot of things that need to be study on this technology. For this technology to be considered fully developed there is an immediate need for a balance between a free and unregulated market with some involvement from the government because both systems have its own strengths and weaknesses that will be discussed further.
Free-market. This term has always been debated by economist for its pros and cons. In the free market, the buyer and the seller has freedom in doing their businesses. There will be no rule or any sort of regulations that been set by any authoritative body to intervene with their businesses. This type of situation is needed in the technology development business. Companies and firms can spread their wings and expand their research and development (R&D) department without government intervention that could disturb their growth. Government organizations have always been associated with biased
Disregard the new tax from number three. Now assume the government imposes a price ceiling of $100 in this market, as the result of protest of price gouging by sellers. What would happen to the price and quantity in this market?
Free enterprise is an economic system in which a private business operates in competition and largely free of state control. In the movie Roger and Me free enterprise
A limited government, such as a commercial government, is required in order to have a successful and functioning free market society. Such a government provides legal context for contractual agreements, and maintaining law, but does not constrain the freedom of individual thinkers. This type of government does not interfere with the competitive nature, and innovative process of the free market. In fact, such government protects the rights of individuals and their interests, ideas, and innovations. In a government such as democracy, an individual’s freedom might be less than a Republic government, therefore limiting competition and innovation. Competition is constant in such an economy (limited government) that protects these rights and ideas.
Wood, S., & Jones, R. (2003). The social and economic challenges of nanotechnology. Swindon: Economic and Social Research Council.
Another name for free enterprise is free market. This type of economy is an economic system in which private businesses operates in competition and largely free of state control.
A free market is a type of market that the government is not involved in. Since the government does not care about what happens, the free market is also called “hands-off” or “let it be economics”. The government is limited to protect the citizens from the danger and that is the major goal for the government. In the free market economy, there are three components of the free market economy: competition, active but limited government, and the self-interest. Competition is one of the main components of the free market economy. Competition means that the companies compete with one another to make more benefits to themselves. According to the concept of the free market economy, the competition means a good thing because it is a basic
America is believed to have a Free Market Economic System which other countries have aspired to follow. A market economy can be defined as where supply and demand drive and regulate the economy instead of government intervention. Also, we are seen as having a laissez-faire economy, which is “a capitalist society where the profit motive is given free rein and the pursuit of economic success is the top priority” (Shaanan). But how can America have a Free Market system if it has a laissez-faire economy? The difference between free market and capitalist market is; under a capitalist system, businesses are supporters of free market principles for themselves and government intervention for their competitors. To have a Free Market economy, it is assumed to possess three things: free flow of information, no barriers to competition, and direct responsibility.
The goal of the government and the citizens of the United States should be to incorporate a mixed economy market. Private industries supply most goods and services, and most of the economic productivity supports personal demands. Many American believe that the economy should be based solely on supply and demand. Prices and needs should dictate the market, production and opportunities. However, there are restrictions to the free market system. The government is accountable for education, infrastructure, management of the legal system, national defense, and other programs that are imperative to maintaining the United States. Citizens can help to influence the economy through consumer choices and election decisions. Therefore, both the free market
Free markets have often been idealized in the US, and have become a dominant tool for trade and distribution of goods and services. There have been multiple waves of government regulation and deregulation of the market in US history. Each of these trends have been grappling with the central question of how sufficient markets are at satisfying our goals. In theory, free markets are fair and efficient at distributing goods and services. In reality, however, government must intervene in the marketplace for two overarching reasons. First, because in practice free markets left to themselves are not always fair and efficient. And second, because fairness and efficiency are not our only goals and
Over the past several decades, obesity has grown into a major global epidemic. More so, obesity is a major issue in the United States as well, just in this country more than two-thirds of adults are now overweight and one-third is obese . The issue is not however due to one factor but multiple factors in people's daily lives. One of those factors could be the Free market economy. According to Investopedia, the term “free market” is sometimes used as a synonym for laissez-faire capitalism. When most people discuss the “free market,” they mean an economy with unobstructed competition and only private transactions between buyers and sellers. However, the more complete definition should include any voluntary economic activity so long as it is
The US has been leading the world economy with its model of free-market capitalism for last three decades. We have been told that, if left alone, markets will produce the most efficient and effective outcome. Because individuals know what the best way is and they are the ones who will be rewarded according to their productivity. Therefore, maximized freedom and minimized state intervention have been regarded as the most beautiful contribution to economic development.
Explain why government regulation is needed, citing the major reasons for government involvement in a market economy.
Nanotechnology is the development of atoms in a certain object. Nanotechnology has become very popular in the past few years. It is a way to rebuild the systems of life. To make systems move faster than ever before. Nanometer is about 10 times the size of an atom. Each of these has a huge effect on a system. Still there are questions out there that keep people wondering how important nanotechnology is to us. Many wonder how will it affect them and if we should continue this research. I myself wondered about nanotechnology. After researching this topic I have learned new and interesting facts to help me understand the entire concept.
It is not only unnecessary for the government to intervene to maintain a free market, it is extremely wrong. Intervention by any outside party in corporate matters is inappropriate and basically contradicts the meaning of a free market.
Regulations imposed by the government in any economy determine the market efficiency and growth. Policies and laws governing the flow of goods and out flow determined the internal trade affairs. When the government formulates policies and regulations, which is the market conducive, efficiency is enhanced. In such instances, the outcomes of the market yields can be predicted. Such ability of the policies and regulations to enhance efficiency in the markets can be enabling the government to have prior arrangements and plans concerning future economic goals. On the other hand, as the governing body there is a need to establish the effectiveness of the current policies in enhancing marketing efficiency. However, there is a need to establish the criteria for determining the correctness and effectiveness of the regulations which are to be set. Governing body should intervene in the control of the market regulations though independent bodies and private sectors should be involved in such regulations formulations. Many economies, such the United states and United Kingdom, the government has the power to intervene in the market policies. When the market fails in such instances, the government is blamed for the failure. The modern economies advocates for more freedom of choice in the formulation of regulations of the markets. Others concentrate on the efficiency of the policies and regulations in the achievement of the market goals.