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Explain the role of government in the economy under capitalism.

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The role of government in the economy under capitalism is to provide a legal and regulatory framework, protect property rights, enforce contracts, and provide public goods and services.

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Describe how labor exploitation is addressed in communism.

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Through collective ownership of the means of production and the equitable distribution of resources and labor value among all members of society.

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Discuss the economic inequality in a capitalist system.

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Economic inequality in a capitalist system is a result of the unequal distribution of wealth and resources due to the private ownership of the means of production.

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Explain the concept of market competition in capitalism.

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Market competition in capitalism refers to the rivalry between businesses to attract customers and increase their market share. It leads to innovation, lower prices, and better quality products and services as companies strive to outperform their competitors.

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Describe the centralized planning in a communist economy.

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The government makes all decisions regarding production, distribution, and resource allocation.

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Compare and contrast the role of government in the economy in capitalism and communism.

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In capitalism, the government's role is limited to protecting property rights and enforcing contracts, while in communism, the government controls the means of production and distribution of goods and services.

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Discuss the impact of labor exploitation on the economy in a capitalist system. Options: Labor exploitation results in increased consumer spending, Labor exploitation can lead to lower wages, poor working conditions, reduced bargaining power for workers, income inequality, and reduced consumer spending., Labor exploitation has no impact on income inequality, Labor exploitation leads to higher wages and better working conditions for workers

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Labor exploitation can lead to lower wages, poor working conditions, reduced bargaining power for workers, income inequality, and reduced consumer spending.

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Explain how economic inequality is addressed in a communist system.

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Through collective ownership of the means of production and redistribution of wealth.

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Compare and contrast market competition in capitalism and communism.

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In capitalism, market competition is driven by private ownership and profit motive, leading to a wide variety of goods and services. In communism, market competition is suppressed as the state owns the means of production and controls the distribution of goods and services.

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Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of centralized planning in a communist economy.

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Advantages: Efficient resource allocation, coordination of production, rapid industrialization, prioritization of public welfare. Disadvantages: Lack of incentives for innovation, potential for inefficiency and waste, limited consumer choice, risk of bureaucratic inefficiency.