Economics studies how society allocates its scarce productive
resources (land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurial talent). Prior
to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 2 in the course
text, especially examining Sections 2.2 through 2.4, and respond to
the following components:
Briefly describe the types of economic systems. What is the
United States’ economic system and what are the characteristics of
this economy?
What economic role or functions does the U.S. government
conduct regularly?
Why is the U.S. government’s economic...