European Economies Comparing the Economies of the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia
Type of Economy United Kingdom: Mixed closer to market Germany: Mixed closer to market Russia: Mixed closer to command
Economic Continuum Russia COMMAND U.K. Germany MARKET MIXED
Who decides what, how and how much to produce? United Kingdom- private citizens corporations Germany- private citizens corporations some government regulation Russia- private citizens and corporations some government regulation
How difficult is it to start your own business? United Kingdom - it is very easy (takes days) Germany - it is very easy (takes days) Russia- it is time consuming (months) Entrepreneurship is promoted less in Russia than in the United Kingdom and Germany
Trade Partners United Kingdom – United States Germany France Germany – France United States United Kingdom Russia – Germany Italy China
Currency United Kingdom – Pound Germany – Euro Russia - Ruble