Economics, market economies, government in economies, comparison of different economies. Pretty good detail, includes relevant 2004 examples... mostly about Australia but relevant to anyone

How Economies Differ
The Market Economy
Introduction;
*<Tab/>Pure Market economy- all economic decisions made by individuals and private firms who are both motivated by self interest. Aka capitalist, free enterprise and laissez-faire (translation- 'let things be')
*<Tab/>In pure market economies those owning Capital and means of production get very rich, and those who do not get very poor, large socio-economic divisions.
*<Tab/>Today there are no examples of pure market economies in the world.
*<Tab/>Centrally Planned economy- gov…