Economic Systems
Basic Economic Concepts
100

This economy is based on customs and traditions.

Traditional Economy

100

This is the study of how people use limited resources to meet unlimited wants.

What is Economics?

200

In this economy, the government makes most economic decisions.
 

What is a command economy?

200

These are physical items, and these are actions people do for others.

What are goods and services?

300

In this economy, businesses and consumers make most economic decisions.

What is a market economy?

400

This economy combines parts of command and market systems.

What is a mixed economy?

500

This is the type of economy in the United States.

What is a mixed economy?