Question

What type of economy is an economic system in which private businesses can operate freely with minimal state control?Henry lives in a country where the government gives many incentives to produce military goods and few incentives to produce consumer goods. Henry knows a more efficient way to finish his task at work and feels like sharing it with his boss. However, he has no incentive to share it. Which type of economy does Henry most likely live in?

Answer 1

Private business freedom : Capitalist or Market Economy. Henry is more likely in Socialist Economy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Economy type in which private sector has full freedom, un-intervened by government or state control is Capitalist or Market Economy. Profit maximisation motive & high consumer choice, sovereignity such economy's main features.

Henry's country which gives incentives to reallocate production choice 'what to produce' (from consumer goods to military goods). He has more efficient idea for work implementation, but lacks incentive (probably due to lack of creative & innovative ideas reward). These features characterise a Socialist Economy, in which government or state has supreme power over central economic decisions. Social welfare is considered priority, government monopoly curbs innovation & creativity, there is less consumer choice, sovereignity.