Understanding Business
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ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 2, Problem 1DWS
Summary Introduction
To discuss: Advantages, disadvantages and measures to mitigate disadvantages of a capitalist society and the reason a poor person would prefer the socialist economy.
Introduction:
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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