Q1 Write the letter of each economic system below beside the correct statement in the table.
A. Centrally planned economy B. Free market economy C. Mixed economy Statement
1. The government decides how resources are used and what is produced.
2. Ireland is an example of this economic system.
3. Individuals and businesses are free to decide how resources are used, and the government plays a very limited role. 4. North Korea is an example of this economic system.
5. Both the government and private businesses produce goods and services. 6. The USA is an example of this economic system.
Q2 Identify one benefit of each type of economic system. Centrally Planned Economy:
Free Market Economy: Mixed Economy:
Letter
Q3 Indicate whether each of the following people works in the public sector or the private sector by placing a tick (✓) in the correct box.
Profession
A firefighter A prison officer A hairdresser A librarian in the county library A pilot with Aer Lingus A shop assistant in SuperValu