basic decisions production possibilities define the output choices confronting a nation: ◦ what...
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Production possibilities define the output choices confronting a nation:◦ WHAT to produce◦ HOW to produce◦ FOR WHOM to produce
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How an economy answers these questions is reliant on the system it uses.
◦In a centrally-planned economy, the government chooses the answers.
◦In a market economy, individuals through a self-correcting market system do.
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Centrally planned systems purportedly tend to be more equitable. Whereas, market systems tend to be more efficient.
◦Centrally planned economies tend to have a more equal sliced economic pie.
◦Market systems usually tend to have larger pies, but not equally sliced.
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A mixed economy is one that uses both market signals and government directives to allocate goods and resources.
Most economies use a combination of market signals and government directives to select economic outcomes.
The U.S. relies mainly on a market system, whereas most European countries have more government control.