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Eleventh Grade

Main skill to develop: critical thinking


Language skill to develop: reading + writing

Difference Between Capitalism and Socialism

A capitalist economy is featured with the free market, wherein top most priority is given to capital. A
socialist economy, refers to the organization of society, which is characterized by the abolition of class
relations and thus give more importance to people.

According to the above paragraph and your previous knowledge about these two economic systems,
complete the comparison chart with the following features

Each individual works for the Principle of Equality


Means of production
creation of his own wealth privately owned
Principle of Individual Rights

Innovation and individual Prices determined by the Low degree of distinction in


goals Goverment the class of people

High degree of distinction in Prices determined by the Wealth equally shared by all
the class of people market forces the people of the country

Means of production socially Equality and fairness in


owned society

Capitalism Socialism
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Which economic system is better for society’s needs? Give your own point of view by explaining
why.

Optional. If you want, visit the following link to reinforce your knowledge about these two economic systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrmimbzkSAg

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