Which situation is more likely to occur in a command economy than a market economy?

Question

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A factory lays off unneeded workers.

A factory lays off unneeded workers.

A farm sells fruit by the side of the road.

A farm sells fruit by the side of the road.

A union negotiates a better pay rate with employers.

A union negotiates a better pay rate with employers.

A failing railroad receives assistance from around the country.

Answer 1

In a command economy, the government typically has significant control over economic decisions and may choose to support failing industries to maintain employment and social stability. Therefore, the situation that is more likely to occur in a command economy than in a market economy is:

A failing railroad receives assistance from around the country.

This reflects the government's willingness to intervene and provide support to ensure that essential services remain operational, unlike a market economy where failing businesses may be allowed to fail without government intervention.