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Question 5 • United States History

What force would dictate economic decisions in a Marxist economy?

Answer
A
government planning to command the economy
B
a free market driven by market forces
C
labor unions fighting for better working conditions
D
business owners controlling the society’s production

Explanation

In a Marxist economy, production and distribution are generally directed through collective or government planning rather than private competition. Therefore, government planning would dictate economic decisions. A free market or business owners controlling production describes a capitalist system.

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