One of the fundamental differences between a capitalist and a socialist economy is that while?

  • A the former is characterized by complete government ownership of resources, the latter characterized by complete private ownership
  • B in the former, prices act as signals in the allocation of resources, it is central authority that performs this function in the letter
  • C taxes are levied in a capitalist economy, there is no taxation in a capitalist economy
  • D income and wealth are equally distributed in the socialist economy, this is not so in a capitalist economy

The correct answer is B. in the former, prices act as signals in the allocation of resources, it is central authority that performs this function in the letter

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