Aim: How are Capitalism and Communism different? Do Now: Do you think that everyone should be paid the same amount of money for their work? Adam Smith Karl Marx Ideas Concept Book
Capitalism Vs. Communism Vocabulary Capitalism* – economic system where the means of production are privately owned & operated for a profit “Free Market System” Laissez-Faire* – “leave business alone” – policy in which government takes a hands off approach to business & does not interfere Socialism* – economic system where the people as a whole own all the property & business Communism* – system of government in which all wealth & property is owned by the government “Command Market System”
Task # 1 Read the Handout – Adam Smith meets Karl Marx Underline & highlight the important information Answer questions 1 – 5 in your notebooks
Capitalism Vs. Communism Adam Smith Karl Marx Ideas Concept Book Capitalism - economic system where the means of production are privately owned & operated for a profit Communism - system of government in which all wealth & property is owned by the government Laissez-Faire – “leave business alone” – policy in which government takes a hands off approach to business & does not interfere Socialism - economic system where the people as a whole own all the property & business The Wealth of Nations The Communist Manifesto
F. S. Q. – in your notebooks Which economic system do you think is better? Why? Explain your answer in 3 FULL SENTENCES