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Comparing Economic Systems — Quiz

Question 8 • MASTER COURSE United States History

Why are there no true market economies today?

Answer
A
Few economies allow private property or are profit driven.
B
Most economies rely on the government to allocate resources and set production goals.
C
Few economies allow consumers and producers to control the factors of production.
D
Most economies have some level of government regulation.

Explanation

A true market economy would have little or no government involvement in economic decisions. In reality, even economies that rely mainly on private businesses and consumer choice have some government regulation, such as rules about safety, competition, or the environment. That is why most economies are mixed rather than purely market-based; the correct choice is “Most economies have some level of government regulation.”

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