
Capitalism
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6th - 8th Grade
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Aaron Jackson
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Capitalism
An economic system where the people make the decisions.
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What is Capitalism
In this system you and me, the buyers and sellers, make the decisions about our economy in free markets
There is little government interference in the economy.
However, the government may provide for things like schools, roads, and the military
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Multiple Choice
Who makes the decisions in a captialist economy?
The People or Citizens (You and Me)
The Government
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How are prices set?
-Prices are determined by what is called "supply and demand".
-That's a fancy term that means we determine prices by what we buy and how much we buy.
-For example if there is high demand for a product or service the price will be high, if there is not the price will be low.
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How are prices set?
-Another example would be if there are a lot of people going out on a date at McDonald's for a Big Mac the price will go higher and more will be made, but if no one is going on a date to White Castle for sliders the demand will be lower and so will the price of the sliders.
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Multiple Choice
How are prices set in a capitalist economy?
Prices are set by what people buy and sell
Prices are set by the government
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Who owns the business?
-The private citizens own the businesses.
-You and I can start a business
-An entrepreneur is simply a business owner
-We can then decide what to produce, how much to produce, and the price to sell it
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What Countries have Capitalism as their economy?
The United States
Australia
Japan
The United Kingdom
Canada
And others too
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Multiple Select
Check all the countries that have capitalism as their economic system.
The United Kingdom
The United States
Cuba
Japan
Capitalism
An economic system where the people make the decisions.
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