Types of Economic Systems
The Three Fundamental Questions
Economic Goals of Each System
Who makes the decisions in each economic system?
100

What are the main factors of a Traditional economic system?

An economic system in which decisions about production and consumption are based on custom and tradition.

100

What will be produced?

Out of all the products and services it must be decided which are to be chosen and which to produce less based on what people may need or want more than others.

100

Describe the values of economic freedom.

The ability of people to make their own economic decisions without interference from government.

100

Decisions are based on traditions passed down through generations.

Custom.

200

What are the main factors of a Command Economy?

An economic system in which decisions about production and consumption are made by a powerful ruler or government.

200

How will it be produced?

In what way should the products be produced should we focus more on labor production factories machinery manual or individually when producing each product.

200

Describe the values of economic efficeincy.

The result of using resources in a way that produces the maximum amount of goods and services.

200

The government makes all major economic decisions.

 Powerful rulers.


300

What are the main factors of a Market Economy?

An economic system in which economic decisions are left up to individual producers and consumers.

300

Who will it be produced for?

Who would get these goods and how, how could your system allow for people to maintain and gain their needs either through the use of money or equal distribution.

300

Describe the values of economic equity.

The fairness with which an economy distributes its resources and wealth.

300

Individuals and businesses make decisions through buying and selling.

The people.

400

/What are the main factors of a Mixed economy?

An economic system in which both the government and individuals play important roles in production and consumption. Most modern economies and mixed economies.

400

Describe the values of Economic security.

The idea that the less fortunate members of soceity should get the economic support they need to live a decent life.

400

Describe the values of economic Growth.

A condition in which an economy is expanding and producing more and better goods and services.

400

Describe the values of economic stability.

A condition in which the goods and services people count on are availible when they want them.