Question

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country x

• universal healthcare system
• mixed level of government intervention in the economy
• generous social welfare programs
• strong labor unions
• progressive taxation system

country y

• emphasis on private ownership of businesses
• limited government intervention in the economy
• low levels of regulations and taxation

country z

• state controls property and wealth
• state makes decisions about production
• state controls distribution of goods

which country most closely aligns with the principles of free enterprise?
a country x
b country y
c country z
d none of the above

Explanation:

Free enterprise (capitalism) centers on private business ownership, limited government interference, low regulation, and low taxation. Country X has mixed government intervention, Country Z has full state control, while Country Y matches all core free enterprise traits.

Answer:

B. Country Y