Describe the differences between capitalism and socialism.
What will be an ideal response?
Capitalism is characterized by private ownership over the means of production (the factors of production are privately owned) and economic activity is coordinated through a system of markets and prices (consumers and firms in the market make economic choices). Socialism in characterized by public or collective ownership over the means of production and economic activity is coordinated by the government.
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