Asked by Alexis
How does the government get involved in a free-market economy?
By owning the factors of production
By controlling the price of consumer goods
By creating regulations
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By creating regulations.
Explanation: In a free-market economy the private sector owns most factors of production and prices are set by supply and demand. The government typically intervenes by setting and enforcing rules—property rights, contracts, safety, antitrust, environmental and labor laws, taxes and subsidies, and monetary/fiscal policy—to correct market failures and protect public interests. Direct ownership of production or widespread price controls are more characteristic of command or mixed economies and are not typical features of a pure free market (though limited instances can occur).
Explanation: In a free-market economy the private sector owns most factors of production and prices are set by supply and demand. The government typically intervenes by setting and enforcing rules—property rights, contracts, safety, antitrust, environmental and labor laws, taxes and subsidies, and monetary/fiscal policy—to correct market failures and protect public interests. Direct ownership of production or widespread price controls are more characteristic of command or mixed economies and are not typical features of a pure free market (though limited instances can occur).
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