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Can You Debate The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Both Market And Mixed Economies?

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    Market economy is a kind of economy which is based on the division of labor so that the prices of goods and services are set by a free price system. This price system is set by the law of demand and supply. On the other hand, a mixed economy is the one which has a number of characteristics from various economic system. It has a mix of both privately held and publicly held companies.

    Market economy Benefits:
    - Self regulation of prices with the market forces.
    - Creates civil and political freedom.
    - Capitalism can only be created with Market economy.
    - Bottom up decision making which involves consumers.

    Drawbacks:

    - Produces class division.

    Mixed Economy Benefits:
    - Mix of public and private sector companies so that the profits are balanced.
    - Cooperative decision making
    - Healthy interaction.
    - Is regulated by different laws and restrictions.

    Drawbacks:

    - Eliminates class division in people.


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    Lily_j 

    answered 1 year ago

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