CIPS A6 Exam - Topic 5 Question 88 Discussion

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Question #: 88
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following best describes the term mixed economy???

AOne where economic activity is planned centrally by the government

BOne where all economic activity is subject to market conditions and forces

COne where economic activity involves products and services both by domestic and overseas companies

DOne where some economic activity is subject to market forces and some is controlled by the state.

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Suggested Answer: B

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Elinore

18 days ago

I thought it was more about A, like a planned economy?

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Sheridan

23 days ago

Definitely D, that's the classic definition!

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Lamonica

1 month ago

I feel like I’ve seen this before, and D sounds familiar as the definition of a mixed economy. I hope I’m remembering it correctly!

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Irma

1 month ago

I’m a bit confused. Isn’t a mixed economy just about having both private and public sectors? That makes me think of C, but I feel like D fits better.

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Howard

2 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think mixed economies are about balancing state control and market dynamics. D seems right, but I’m not 100% sure.

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Aliza

2 months ago

I think a mixed economy has to do with both government control and market forces, so I’m leaning towards D.

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