Why Do Command Economies Tend to Stagnate

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Essay

Why do command economies tend to stagnate?

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Definitions:

Treasury Bond Market

The marketplace where U.S. government bonds with maturities greater than ten years are issued and traded.

Spread

The difference between the purchase price and the sale price of a security, or the difference between the bid and ask prices.

Commercial Paper

An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by corporations, typically used for financing payroll, accounts payable, and other short-term liabilities.

Maturity

Maturity refers to the date on which the principal or final payment is due on a debt instrument, after which the debt is considered repaid.