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Basic Econnomis Systems
Traditional
Strong Command
Moderate Command
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Ownership Of Resources

Traditionalism
Each family or community owns the resources it needs, within the tradition

Communsim
Factories and equipment are government owned

Socialism
Major industries are government owned. Others are privatly owned.

Capitalism
Buisness and industry are privately owned and opperated.

Decision On Use Of Resources
Use of resources is based on tration,custom and religion
Goverment plans ways to to use resources
Government and buisness owners may qcooperate in decision making.
Decisions are made by business owners together with people who buy goods and services.
Role Of Government In Planning
Tradition custom, and religion are the only strong influences.
Government gives detailed orders to guide business in fulfilling plans
Government directs completion of plans in major industrie.
Government planning and control are minimal.