ECO- Market economic system, page no 100-101 #eco #Marketeconomicsystem
What is market economic system:
A market economic system is an economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution of goods and services are driven by the forces of supply and demand. In this system, private individuals and businesses own and operate the means of production, and prices are determined through competition in a free market. The government’s role is minimal, focusing mainly on regulating fair trade and protecting property rights. The system encourages innovation and efficiency since businesses are incentivized to compete and meet consumer demands.
The advantages of market economic system:
Efficiency: Competition helps to ensure private individuals and firms pay attention to what customers want. This helps to stimulate innovation, thereby making market economics more responsive and dynamic.
Freedom of choice: Individuals can choose which goods and services to purchase and which careers to pursue, without being restricted by government regulations.
incentives: The profit motive for firms and the possibility for individuals to ear unlimited wealth create incentives to work hard. This helps to boost economic growth and living standards in the country.
The disadvantages of market economic systems:
Income and wealth inequalities: Ina market economics systems, the rich have far more choice and economic freedom. Production is geared to meet the needs and wants of the wealthy, thus basic services for the poorer members of society may be neglected.
Environmental issues: There are negative consequences of economic prosperity under the market economics system, such as resources depletion{especially of non-renewable resources}, pollution and climate change.
Social hardship: The absence of government control means that public goods, such as street lighting, public roads and national defence, may not be provided. Relief of poverty in society might only be done through voluntary charities.
Wasteful competition: Competitive pressure can mean that firms use up unnecessary resources, such as excess packaging and advertising clutter, to gain competitive advantages over their rivals. Consumers might be exploited
by marketing tactics , such as pester power. The lack of government involvement could also mean that products are less safe for consumers.
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