Using complete sentences, compare and contrast a traditional economy and a command economy. Make sure to address the three economic questions and to provide at least one incentive for each.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: A traditional economy has very little in common with a command economy, except that both provide the incentive of security for those who use them. Everything else regarding the two economic systems is different. In a traditional economy, people use traditional methods to produce goods that have been made in the past. They produce them for their communities and family members. If they happen to produce too much of something (i.e. if they have a surplus), they can use those goods to barter or trade with other communities. This provides stability for the people. A command economy functions in a different manner. In a command economy, the goods and services produced are determined by the government. They produce what the government feels is best. The people use government-owned lands and machinery to produce goods, and the government decides who can use the goods produced. In other words, the government has full control and makes all the decisions. A command economy can also provide economic equality.