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Question 12: What is the economic system of the United States?

Q: What is the economic system of the United States?

Capitalism; Free market economy

Accepted answers

•Capitalism
•Free market economy

Why this matters

The U.S. has a capitalist, or free market, economy. People and businesses decide what to make and sell. The government does not control all the businesses.

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