JAMB Economics 1993 Question 5

Question 5

Economic Systems

A system in which the means of production is held in trust for the people by government is known as a

  1. A.socialist economy
  2. B.capitalist economy
  3. C.subsistence economy
  4. D.mixed economy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (socialist economy)

Explanation

Under socialism the state owns the means of production on behalf of the people.