Capitalism

Capitalism is an economic system characterized by private ownership of natural resources and capital goods. It is prevalent in countries such as the United States, Colombia, and Austria.

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An economic system in which there is private owner- ship of natural resources and capital goods.

Capitalism

Examples

United States, Colombia, Austria.

Market Role

Free markets with minimal regulation

Goverments role is limited (The government does not interfere much in economic activities)

Economic Incentives

Profit motive

"the desire for financial gain as an incentive in economic activity." (Oxford Languages And Google - English | Oxford Languages, 2024)

Decision making

Market-driven decisions

Supply - Demand dynamic

It is "relationship between the quantity of a commodity that producers wish to sell at various prices and the quantity that consumers wish to buy. " (Britannica Money, 2025)

Capitalism

Capitalism is an economic system characterized by private ownership of natural resources and capital goods. It is prevalent in countries such as the United States, Colombia, and Austria.