Types of Economic Systems Quiz

Test your knowledge on traditional, command, market, and mixed economic systems with these 12 questions.

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic of a traditional economic system?

Private ownership of resources
Centralized decision-making
Customs and traditions dictate economic decisions
Government control of production
1 answered
#2

In a command economy, who typically makes decisions regarding what goods and services will be produced?

Consumers
Businesses
Government authorities
Market forces
1 answered
#3

What is a characteristic of a market economy?

Government control over production
Minimal private ownership of resources
Prices determined by supply and demand
Equal distribution of wealth
1 answered
#4

In a command economy, who determines the prices of goods and services?

Government authorities
Consumers
Producers
Market forces
1 answered
#5

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of resources and the pursuit of profit?

Socialism
Communism
Capitalism
Feudalism
1 answered
#6

Which economic system advocates for minimal government intervention and emphasizes the role of free markets?

Capitalism
Socialism
Communism
Mixed economy
1 answered
#7

In a mixed economy, which entities play a role in allocating resources and making economic decisions?

Government and individuals
Corporations only
Consumers and businesses
Government and corporations
#8

Which economic system emphasizes collective ownership of resources and aims for equality in wealth distribution?

Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Feudalism
1 answered
#9

Which economic system allows for significant government intervention in economic activities, with the aim of ensuring social welfare and reducing inequality?

Capitalism
Market economy
Socialism
Communism
#10

Which economic system is characterized by the absence of private ownership of resources and central planning by the government?

Socialism
Capitalism
Communism
Mixed economy
#11

What is a defining characteristic of a market economy?

Central planning and control
Private ownership of resources
Equal distribution of wealth
Government regulation of prices
#12

What is a primary goal of a command economy?

Maximizing profits for individuals
Ensuring equal distribution of wealth
Achieving economic efficiency through competition
Centralized control over resources and production

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