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Comparing the Basic Economic Systems in the United Kingdom, Germany and Russia
SS6E5c- Compare the basic types of economic systems found in the United kingdom, Germany and Russia
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Who owns the businesses?
United Kingdom- private citizens and corporations Germany- private citizens and corporations Russia- government owns large industries such as shipping, oil and natural gas; private ownership is allowed in other areas
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Thoughts to ponder… Why do you think Russia’s government controls many of the large industries?
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Who decides what and how much to produce?
United Kingdom- private citizens and corporations Germany- private citizens and corporations; some regulations by government in farming and energy Russia- private citizens and corporations for the most part; government has many restrictions on business and controls many of the large businesses
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Thoughts to ponder… Why do you think Germany’s government regulates some aspects of farming and energy production?
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Who decides how to produce the goods?
United Kingdom- private citizens and corporations Germany- private citizens and corporations; some regulations by government in farming and energy Russia- private citizens and corporations for the most part; government has many restrictions on business and controls many of the large businesses
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Thoughts to ponder… Since the UK gives its citizens so much freedom to produce goods, where would it fall on the continuum line?
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Who decides distribution methods?
United Kingdom- private citizens and corporations Germany- private citizens and corporations; some regulations by government in farming and energy Russia- private citizens and corporations for the most part; government has many restrictions on business and controls many of the large businesses
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Thoughts to ponder… Why would Russia’s government restrict how a company distributes their goods?
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Who decides prices? United Kingdom- buyers and sellers; based on supply and demand Germany- private citizens and corporations; the government regulates prices of some products Russia- private citizens and corporations; the government regulates prices of some products
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What is supply? What is demand?
Thoughts to ponder… What is supply? What is demand?
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How are property rights protected?
United Kingdom- laws and a good court system protect people’s property rights Germany- laws and a good court system protect people’s property rights Russia- court system doesn’t always protect the rights of property owners
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Thoughts to ponder… Why do you think Russia’s government doesn’t always protect citizens property rights?
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How difficult is it to start your own business?
United Kingdom- very easy (days) Germany- very easy (days) Russia- time-consuming (months)
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What country would you most want to start your own business in? Why?
Thoughts to ponder… What country would you most want to start your own business in? Why?
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