A Major Distinguishing Feature Between Capitalist and Socialist (Or Command)economies

question 4

Multiple Choice

A major distinguishing feature between capitalist and socialist (or command) economies is that:

• A)the average citizen is always wealthier in capitalist economies than in socialist economies.
• B)decision making is typically decentralized in socialist economies and is centralized in capitalist economies.
• C)resources are privately owned in capitalist economies and private property rights are enforced by a dictator in command economies.
• D)resources are publicly owned in capitalist economies.
• E)decision making is typically decentralized under capitalism,while it is centralized in command economies.

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Definitions:

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Federal Trade Commission

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Sherman Act

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