Economic Systems Table

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Economic System Characteristics Advantages Disadvantages
Traditional Economy Found in rural, under-developed countries, Specific roles technology is not used
Market Economy (Free Enterprise) Decisions are made according to law of supply and demand competition to have best products huge rift between wealthy and poor
Command Economy Government determines what, how , and whom to produce goods Equal standard of living, less crime and poverty minimal choices
Mixed Economy combination of market and command economy balance of needs and wants citizens have to pay taxes