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1: Economic Systems
Ref: Complete Economics for Cambridge IGCSE & O Level by Moynihan, D. & Titley, B.
Outline
S What is an economy?
S Resource allocation
S Economic systems S Market S Planned S Mixed S Comparative Analysis
What is an economy?
consumer demand.
S An exchange takes place in a market.
Resource Allocation
usually has some role in it. Closest example may be the U.S
Industry overlooks most matters related to businesses through laws and regulations.
S Companies are however given much freedom to act
Comparative Analysis
Market
Planned
Mixed
Markets might fail to produce worthwhile g&s. There might be wasteful or harmful activities. There might be wasteful activities as consumer demand is not necessarily considered.
Comparative Analysis:
Market A wide variety of g&s Planned Only what the govt wants is produced Central planning and bureaucracy means slow response or even customer choice ignored Mixed Laws & regulations can increase production costs and reduce supply Public sector may be inefficient and produce poor quality g&s
Comparative Analysis:
Market
Planned
Mixed
Comparative Analysis:
Market
Planned
Mixed
Other References
S http://www.s-cool.co.uk/category/subjects/a-
level/economics/free-market-v-command-economies
S http://www.slideshare.net/mxcastro/economic-systems-
5098911
S http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8ivuSUfTg4