4. People create economic systems that influence individual choices and incentives
Traditional Economy Closely tied to the environment Choices and Social roles determined by Custom Belief system Status Birth Family Gender
Planned (command economy) The central government makes all decisions regarding the production and consumption of goods and services. Planned economies are also called command economies
Market economy Individuals make decisions based on exchange or trade; these choices determine what gets made and who consumes goods and services. Market societies are also called free markets or capitalism
Mixed economy Mixed economies combine elements of traditional, market, and planned economies
Nations rarely fit into a specific category But can be placed on a continuum between extremes
All decisions made by tradition or command All decisions made by individuals in free markets