Question
Distinguish between capitalist economy and mixed economy.

Answer

BasisCapitalist EconomyMixed Economy
1. OwnershipMeans of production are owned and managed by private people.Means of production are owned by the government as well as by private people.
2. MotiveEconomic activities are guided by self-interest and profit motive.Economic activities of enterprises are guided by both social motive and profit.
3. Solution of Central ProblemsAll central problems are solved with the help of price mechanism.Price mechanism and economic planning both are at work simultaneously.
4. Nature of OccupationPeople are free to start any type of business of their own choice.Freedom under government control.
5. CompetitionThere is free competition in all fields of production.There is low degree of competition
6. Consumer's SovereigntyConsumers are completely free to buy goods of their choice.'Consumers' freedom is limited.
7. Distribution of IncomeThere is the existence of large inequalities of income.Income inequalities are there. But national income is not highly unequal.
8. Economic FluctuationEconomic fluctuations are widely seen.Economic fluctuations are found here.

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