The Question

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The Question

There are many different types of economic
systems that countries around the world use.
The three major systems are Market Economy,
Command Economy, and Mixed Economy. What are
the characteristics of these systems, and how
are they different from one another?
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The Task
You are President Bushs Chief of Staff.
Just recently Fidel Castro passed away and the
United States is now taking action in the
placement of a new president in Cuba. Cubas
past economic system has been a strong command
economy. President Bush does not want to see
that trend continue. The president has asked you
to go to Cuba and educate the people on the three
types of economic systems to determine which type
will work best for them. The Cuban citizens will
be voting on a new president and all citizens
must be prepared to vote for a candidate that
meets the needs of the citizens.

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3. The Student Activity

• Research Market, Command, and Mixed Economies.
  Below are three sites that will provide you with
  information. All sites will give you not only
  definitions, but characteristics and examples of
  each.
• Site 1
• Http//www.answers.com/topic/market-economy
• Site 2
• http//www.answers.com/topic/planned-economy
• Site 3
• http//www.answers.com/Mixed20Economy

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4. Assessment

• Write a news paper article explaining each of
  the three types of economic systems, along with
  your personal recommendation at the end for Cuba
  in the end. The article will be posted in the
  Cuban newspaper. Due to the lack of education in
  Cuba, the article must be worded so it is easily
  understood.
•   

How will I be graded on my article?
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5. THE RUBRIC
Economic Systems Paper INTRODUCTION Includes
brief introduction to all three economic systems.
(10 points) (1 paragraph) Body of
Paper Define, determine Characteristics, and
give examples of each (30 points)
of the three economic systems researched.
(Minimum of 2
paragraphs per system) Conclusion Briefly
Summarize each of the three economic systems and
(10 points) and give your
opinion on what type of economic system
should be implemented
in Cuba. Make sure you give details
according to your
recommendations. (reasons why) Grammar and
Spelling You will lose 1 point for every 2
errors. If there are more than 20 errors
you will not receive credit. Plagiarism
This will result in a zero and immediate
referral to administration.
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How can we be labeled the same, but in
actuality be so different

• If you truly look at the definition of a mixed
  economy, you will see that the United States and
  China both use this system. Do you believe that
  our economic systems are alike? Create a Venn
  Diagram to compare and contrast the two countries
  economies. Use the web sites below to get
  information on chinas economic system.

http//www.china.org.cn/english/features/China2004
/106995.htm
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7. Standards Benchmarks

• Economic Systems
• Standard SOC.IV.4
• All students will explain how a free market
  economic system works, as well as other economic
  systems, to coordinate and facilitate the
  exchange, production, distribution, and
  consumption of goods and services.All High
  School Resources for Standard SOC.IV.4
• Language Arts
• Content Standard 1 All students will read and
  comprehend general and technical material.
• h.1. Use reading for multiple purposes, such as
  enjoyment, learning complex procedures,
  completing technical tasks, making workplace
  decisions, evaluating and analyzing information,
  and pursuing in-depth studies.
• NETS Standards
• Technology research tools - Students use
  technology to locate, evaluate, and collect
  information from a variety of sources.

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8. Teacher Tips

• Review websites and make sure they are still
  active and appropriate.
• Discuss what a good essay looks like as well as
  how to do citations.
• Review rubrics. Will they work for you as is or
  do they need modification?

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9. Bibliography

• Information on Chinas Economy
• http//www.china.org.cn/english/features/China2004
  /106995.htm
• Information on the three major economic systems
• http//www.answers.com/topic/planned-economy
• http//www.answers.com/Mixed20Economy
• Http//www.answers.com/topic/market-economy

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