Economic Systems

Decide whether each of the following examples is representative of a traditional, command or free market economy.

1) Becoming a dentist like your dad.

a. Command

b. Traditional

c. Market

d. None of the above

answer: b. Traditional

 

2) Paying your income tax by April 15.

a. Command

b. Traditional

c. Market

d. None of the above

answer: a. Command

 

3) Opening a donut shop in a building you rent.

a. Command

b. Traditional

c. Market

d. None of the above

answer: c. Market

 

4) Signing up for healthcare on the affordable care website.

a. Command

b. Traditional

c. Market

d. None of the above

answer: a. Command

 

5) Closing your business on a Sunday for religious reasons.

a. Command

b. Traditional

c. Market

d. None of the above

answer: b. Traditional

 

6) Mercedes Benz building a plant in Vance, Alabama.

a. Command

b. Traditional

c. Market

d. None of the above

answer: c. Market