Section 6
Businesses under Mixed Economic Systems
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Mixed Economies
A Mixed Economy exhibits characteristics of both market and planned economies, with private and state sectors providing direction.
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The Benefits of Mixed Economies
A mixed economy allows private participation in production while ensuring that society is protected from the full swings of the market.
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The Disadvantages of Mixed Economies
The disadvantages of mixed economies can be understood through examining criticisms of social democracy.