Economic Systems and Development
Economic systems are essential frameworks for resource allocation and distribution of goods and services across societies. This chapter explores the different types of economic systems, including capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies, while discussing globalization and economic interdependence. Additionally, it highlights sustainable development principles and environmental economics as vital aspects of the economic landscape.
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What we have learnt
- Economic systems answer key questions about production and distribution.
- Globalization increases economic ties and interdependence among nations.
- Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental protection.
Key Concepts
- -- Capitalism
- An economic system characterized by private ownership of capital goods and market-based production, driven by profit motives.
- -- Socialism
- An economic system where the government owns means of production with the goal of achieving equal wealth distribution.
- -- Globalization
- The process of increasing integration of economies worldwide through trade, investment, and labor movement.
- -- Sustainable Development
- Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- -- Environmental Economics
- A branch of economics focused on the economic effects of environmental policies and the market impacts of environmental externalities.
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