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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Definitions:

Outplacement

A service provided by organizations to assist former employees transition to new jobs, offering support such as resume writing and interview coaching.

Employee Leasing

A business arrangement where a company contracts with a third-party firm to handle the administration, recruitment, and training of staff, effectively leasing the employees from the third party.

Trade Agreement

A formal arrangement between two or more countries to regulate tariffs, trade barriers, and other trade-related issues.

NAFTA

The North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty between Canada, Mexico, and the United States that established a trilateral trade bloc in North America.