Comparative Analysis of Economic Systems Quiz

Test your knowledge on economic systems. Questions on market, command, and mixed economies. Explore key concepts in comparative economics.

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a market economy?

Centralized planning by the government
Private ownership of property
Equal distribution of wealth
Limited consumer choices
#2

Which economic system is characterized by government ownership of key industries and centralized economic planning?

Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Mixed economy
#3

Which of the following is not a major economic system?

Capitalism
Socialism
Barter system
Communism
#4

What is the primary focus of a command economy?

Maximizing profits for individuals
Government control and planning
Promoting competition among businesses
Free market principles
#5

Which economic system is often associated with the concept of 'laissez-faire'?

Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Barter system
#6

In a capitalist economy, prices are primarily determined by:

Government regulations
Supply and demand
Labor unions
Centralized planning
#7

In which economic system are resources allocated based on the needs of the society?

Market economy
Command economy
Mixed economy
Traditional economy
#8

Which economic system tends to promote income equality and social welfare programs?

Capitalism
Communism
Socialism
Barter system
#9

Which economic system allows for a combination of government intervention and free market principles?

Capitalism
Socialism
Mixed economy
Communism
#10

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of a command economy?

Lack of economic equality
Efficient allocation of resources
Limited consumer choices
Encouragement of innovation
#11

Which economic system places a high value on collective ownership and equality?

Capitalism
Socialism
Market economy
Mixed economy
#12

Which term describes the government's role in redistributing wealth to address social inequalities in a mixed economy?

Welfare state
Free market
Laissez-faire
Profit motive
#13

Which of the following is a characteristic of a mixed economy?

Complete government control of all industries
Absence of private property rights
Combination of public and private ownership
Equal distribution of wealth
#14

Which economic system allows for the greatest degree of individual freedom and choice?

Command economy
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism

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