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Economic Systems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Traditional | In this type of economic system decisions are based on customs and beliefs. Many times people have bartered to get their desired goods |
| Command | In this type of economic system the government controls all the economic decisions. Communist nations tend to have this type of economic system. |
| Market | In this type of economic system private businesses and consumers make all the economic decisions. Supply and demand also determines what good will is produced. |
| Mixed | In this type of economic system government and private businesses control the economic decisions. Democratic nations have this type of system. |
| Producer | The people who make a good |
| Consumer | the people who buy goods |
| Services and Products | the goods people buy. these goods may be tangible or intangible |