Which statement about economic systems is usually correct: Select one Oa The market system is based on central planning by governments O All courntries need an economic system to make decisions about how resources will be used O cina planned economy the allocation of resources is determined mainly by the market O din market systems productive resources are predominantly owned by the government

Which statement about economic systems is usually correct: Select one Oa The market system is based on central planning by governments O All courntries need an economic system to make decisions about how resources will be used O cina planned economy the allocation of resources is determined mainly by the market O din market systems productive resources are predominantly owned by the government

Economics Today and Tomorrow, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078747663

Author:McGraw-Hill

Publisher:McGraw-Hill

Chapter1: What Is Economics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1AA

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