Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9781259929434
Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 2, Problem 1DCS
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To discuss: Advantages, disadvantages and measures to mitigate disadvantages of a capitalist society and the reason a poor person would prefer the socialist economy.
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Economics is the term used for the study of production, distribution and consumption of resources.
Capitalist economy is a type of economy where the markets are free and economic decisions are taken by the market forces.
Socialist economy is a type of economy where the major businesses and public utilities are operated by the government.
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