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What is a market economy?

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Market forces that are allowed to guide the allocation of resources within a society.

2
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What is a centrally planned economy?

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An economy where the government plans the allocation of resources.

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What is a mixed economy?

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The middle between a centrally planned economy and a market economy, where government intervention guides the allocation of resources in an economy

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How do consumers guide a market economy (free market)?

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Consumers guide a free market through their decisions to buy something or to not buy something, if demand for something in a free market the supply for that good or service will increase.

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What is capitalism?

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A system of production in which there is a private ownership of productive resources, and individuals are free to pursue their objectives with minimal interference from the government.

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Who invented the idea of the invisible hand?

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Adam smith

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What is the idea of the invisible hand?

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The idea that resources are allocated depending on consumers wants and needs.