Discuss CIPS A6 Exam Topic 5 Question 88

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.

Suggested Answer: B

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20 comments · newest first

Lauran 2 months ago

Exactly! D reflects the mixed nature of most economies today.

Danica 2 months ago

True, but A and B are too extreme. D feels just right.

Olga 2 months ago

But C doesn't emphasize the market-state balance like D does.

Art 3 months ago

I lean towards C. Global involvement is key in today's economy.

Veronika 3 months ago

Agreed! D shows how mixed economies work in reality.

Danica 3 months ago

I think D is the best choice. It captures the balance of market and state control.

Shay 3 months ago

C is interesting, but not quite what mixed economy means.

Edison 3 months ago

Totally agree with D, it makes the most sense.

Louvenia 4 months ago

Wait, is it really a mix of both? Sounds complicated.

Dolores 4 months ago

I thought it was A at first.

Claudia 4 months ago

D is the right answer!

Mari 4 months ago

I agree with D, it's a balance of both worlds!

Yuette 4 months ago

Wait, is D really the best answer? Seems too vague.

Denise 4 months ago

C sounds interesting, but not quite right for mixed economy.

Elinore 6 months ago

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

Sheridan 6 months ago

Definitely D, that's the classic definition!

Lamonica 7 months 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!

Irma 7 months 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.

Howard 7 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.

Aliza 7 months ago

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

CIPS A6 Exam - Topic 5 Question 88 Discussion