What is Mixed Economy | Types | Capitalist and Socialist Economy

 Mixed Economy Mixed economy is an economy which combines the element  of both the capitalist and socialist economies. It attempts to combine the best features of both capitalism and socialism while excluding the Demerits of Both.   Two types of Mixed Economy      1. Government does not directly undertake Production activity. This exists in most of the developed countries such as the USA, UK, etc.     2. Where Government not only Regulates the Private Sector, But also Participates in the Production activities.     Features of Mixed Economy Co - existence of Public and Private Sectors. Features of both Capitalism and Socialism. Government regulates and controls the Private Sectors. Price mechanism Profit Motive. Capitalist Economy   In Capitalist  form of economic system the means of Production and Distribution are Privately own,  and Production is guided Largely through Operation of markets.    ...

What is Balance of Payment

Balance Of Payment

A Country's balance of Payment is a record of its economic transactions with the Rest of the world.

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The balance of payments (BOP), also known as the balance of international payments, is a statement of all transactions made between entities in one country and the rest of the world over a defined period, such as a quarter or a year. It summarizes all transactions that a country's individuals, companies, and government bodies complete with individuals, companies, and government bodies outside the country. 

 

Key Points

  • The balance of payments includes both the current account and capital account.
  •  The current account includes a nation's net trade in goods and services, its net earnings on cross-border investments, and its net transfer payments.
  • The capital account consists of a nation's transactions in financial instruments and central bank reserves.
  •  The sum of all transactions recorded in the balance of payments should be zero; however, exchange rate fluctuations and differences in accounting practices may hinder this in practice.

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