You will be graded not only for the quality of your posting but also for the level of your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MT) of the week in whi


You will be graded not only for the quality of your posting but also for the level of your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MT) of the week in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MT). Participation is required on at least three days throughout the session. Participation includes your initial post and two additional response posts. These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor.

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Discussion Prompt:  Economic Systems

“Economics is the study of how wealth is created and distributed” (Pride, Hughes, & Kapoor, 2023, 33). As your text further describes, wealth is “’anything of value,’ including goods and services produced and sold by business” (Pride, Hughes, & Kapoor, 2023, 13). Economic foundations of business play a very important role in how business is conducted throughout the world.

For this week’s discussion, compare and contrast the major economic systems as discussed in chapters 1-3 of your textbook and discuss why most countries are not purely one system, but are a “mixed economy.”

In your initial and response posts, be sure to use at least one academic resource to support your ideas. This source can be the course textbook, or any other resource that you find on your own.

Note: You will not be able to view or respond to any of your classmates’ posts until you have submitted your initial post.