Economic system

Economic System

An Economic System (pronunciation: /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk ˈsɪstəm/) is a system of production, resource allocation, and distribution of goods and services within a society or a given geographic area. It includes the combination of the various institutions, agencies, entities, decision-making processes, and patterns of consumption that comprise the economic structure of a given community.

Etymology

The term "Economic System" is derived from the Greek word "oikonomia" which means "management of a household" and the Latin word "systema" which means "an organized scheme or method".

Types of Economic Systems

There are four primary types of economic systems in the world: traditional, command, market, and mixed. Each economy has its strengths and weaknesses, its sub-economies and tendencies, and, of course, a troubled history.

Traditional Economy: It is a system where traditions, customs, and beliefs shape the goods and services the economy produces.
Command Economy: It is a system where the government determines what goods should be produced, how much should be produced, and the price at which the goods are offered for sale.
Market Economy: It is a system where the laws of supply and demand direct the production of goods and services.
Mixed Economy: It is a system that combines characteristics of market, command, and traditional economies. It benefits from the advantages of all three while suffering from few of the disadvantages.

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