Role of government in the economy

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Economics is the study of how society chooses to allocate its scarce productive resources (labor, capital, land, entrepreneurial talent).

In a mixed economy, elements of both central planning and market allocation of resources are used in allocating productive resources. The United States economy is a mixed economy, with a bias towards market allocation of resources. This means most resources are allocated in the private sector by way of markets.

Discuss whether you favor a larger or smaller role of government in the economy. Refer to concepts found in the reading to support your opinion.

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