Describe capitalism from the contemporary world economic system perspective
What will be an ideal response?
The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays:
Define "capitalism"
Identify the distinctive features of capitalism
Summarize private ownership of the means of production: include labor unions,
corporations, and transnational corporations
Outline competition: include oligopoly, shared monopoly, conglomerates, and
interlocking corporate directorates
Encourage students to include any personal views on capitalism in their responses
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a. accommodation b. acculturation c. adjustment d. assimilation
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a. having nothing to trade b. strong financial regulatory systems c. lack of “know-how” to negotiate trade agreements d. low cost production
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A. psychic B. emotional C. legal D. economic