Which of the Following Describes Socialism as Practiced Today in Sweden

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes socialism as practiced today in Sweden?

• A)The government does not attempt to manage the overall economy,but owns a number of major industries and provides for people's basic economic needs.
• B)The government manages the overall economy through ownership of most major industries,and does not allow private property.
• C)The economy operates almost exclusively on private transactions.
• D)The government does little to manage the economy and owns no major industries,serving mainly to provide for people's basic economic needs.
• E)Firms are largely free to make their own production,distribution,and pricing decisions,and individuals depend largely on themselves for economic security.

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Definitions:

Electrical Machinery

Equipment and devices powered by electricity that are used in various applications, including manufacturing, power generation, and domestic appliances.

Price Fixing

Price fixing is an agreement among competitors to set prices of goods or services at a certain level, often illegally, to minimize competition.

Oligopolies

Market structures in which a few firms dominate the industry, often leading to limited competition and higher prices for consumers.

Outright Collusion

An openly cooperative effort among competitors to manipulate market prices, limit competition, or divide markets among themselves illegally.