A difference between capitalism and socialism is that_____.

A. socialism is based on private ownership of property; capitalism is based on collective ownership of property
B. in capitalism, profits are accumulated by the state; in socialism, individuals accumulate profits
C. in capitalism, the state is responsible for economic planning; in socialism, the state is not involved in economic planning
D. capitalism focuses on providing social services to people; socialism places more importance on competition than providing social services
E. socialism forbidsprivate profits that are fueled by greed and exploitation of workers; exploitation of workers is common in the capitalist system


Answer: E

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