Economic Systems

Which nation has a command economy? Cuba Norway South Korea the United States

Cuba

Read the paragraph below, and then decide which type of economy is being described. In this economy, community members typically use simple tools to plant and harvest crops. Food supplies are supplemented by hunting animals and gathering plant materials. Members trade with each other to obtain needed goods, as few people hold currency. Little economic growth occurs. What type of economy is being described? a traditional economy a free market economy a mixed-market economy a command economy

A. A Traditional Economy

What is one way a market economy affects the lives of private citizens? Citizens can change jobs relatively easily. Citizens cannot choose their own careers. Citizens do not have to pay for their housing. Citizens have little freedom and independence.

Citizens can change jobs relatively easily.

How does the economy of Cuba differ from the economy of North Korea? In North Korea, the government's control of the economy has begun to loosen. In Cuba, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy. In Cuba, the government's control of the economy has begun to loosen. In North Korea, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy. In North Korea, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. In Cuba, there is economic security in exchange for government control. In Cuba, there is economic uncertainty in exchange for individual choice. In North Korea, there is economic security in exchange for government control.

In Cuba, the government's control of the economy has begun to loosen. In North Korea, the government maintains a tight hold over the economy.

The goal of a command economy is to sustain self-sufficiency. preserve traditional customs. create equality within a society. promote free economic choices.

NOT sustain self-sufficiency. CORRECT ANSWER -- create equality within a society.

Which nation has a communist command economy? Norway North Korea South Korea the United States

North Korea

The goal of a market economy is to sustain self-sufficiency. preserve traditional customs. create equality within a society. promote free economic choices.

promote free economic choices.

A command economy tends to exist under a communist government that provides little regulation. democratic government that provides some regulation. representative government that provides no regulation. socialist government that provides a lot of regulation.

socialist government that provides a lot of regulation.

How does the government of a republic typically shape its economy? The government allows citizens to own private businesses. The government blocks the ownership of personal property. The government owns all homes and other forms of housing. The government controls factories and other forms of production.

The government allows citizens to own private businesses.

What restriction would the government impose in a closed economy? The government would prohibit trade with other nations. The government would set the prices for imported goods. The government would preserve traditional customs only. The government would prevent private ownership of property.

The government would prohibit trade with other nations.

A mixed market economy tends to exist under a communist government that provides little regulation. democratic government that provides some regulation. representative government that provides no regulation. socialist government that provides a lot of regulation.

democratic government that provides some regulation.

What is prohibited in a command economy? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. the control of prices and income levels the rationing of manufactured goods the personal ownership of property the influence of consumer demand the intervention of the government

the personal ownership of property the influence of consumer demand

In a communist command economy, workers are employed by the agencies. the consumers. the producers. the state.

the state

What is one way a command economy affects the lives of private citizens? Citizens cannot make most economic decisions. Citizens can only work in factories or on farms. Citizens must pay for their own health care. Citizens have limited access to education.

Citizens cannot make most economic decisions.

Which statement best describes a mixed market economy? Consumer intervention in economic choices is strictly forbidden. The government determines economic choices and makes most decisions. The decisions made by producers and consumers drive all economic choices. Producers and consumers make some economic choices while the government makes others

Producers and consumers make some economic choices while the government makes others.

The most common economic system in the world is a closed economy. command economy. mixed market economy. traditional economy.

mixed market economy

Which statement best describes a command economy? Government intervention in economic choices is strictly forbidden. The government determines economic choices and makes most decisions. The decisions made by producers and consumers drive all economic choices. Producers and consumers make some economic choices while the government makes others.

The government determines economic choices and makes most decisions.

What are the pros of a mixed market economy for most citizens? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. The government provides most basic necessities for citizens. There is a great deal of independence and personal choice. There may be less of a gap between rich and poor people. The government cannot dictate which jobs citizens hold. There may be greater opportunity to become wealthy. The economic system works to promote equality.

There is a great deal of independence and personal choice. The government cannot dictate which jobs citizens hold. There may be greater opportunity to become wealthy.