The Economic System That Includes Private Ownership of Most Resources

question 63

Multiple Choice

The economic system that includes private ownership of most resources and the coordination of economic activity by price signals generated by market forces is

• A)capitalism
• B)socialism
• C)communism
• D)mercantilism
• E)progressivism

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