Lesson 14 Flashcards
Rationality
acting to maximise utility
Intro
define key words
summary of overall point
Conclusion
judgement + summary of points
Controlled economy is the same as …
planned economy
Market economy
resources are owned and allocated by private individuals
the gov. has little role to play
Centrally planned economy
resources are owned and allocated by the gov.
the government has a large role to play
3 diff economic systems?
market economy
mixed economy
centrally planned / controlled economy
In a planned economy, gov. controls the factors of what?
the factors of production (land,labour,capital and enterprise)
What is the invisible hand?
the natural self regulation of markets
from individuals pursuing their own self-interests
leading to an unintended social benefit