Ex.21.Read the text more thoroughly and answer the questions

1. Who makes economic decisions in a command economy?

2. When was the concept of a command economy developed?

3. What are the goal and duration of central economic plans?

4. Is unemployment characteristic of the command economic system?

5. How is economic activity regulated in a command economy?

6. Is the rapid mobilization of economic resources inherent in this type a positive or negative factor?

7. What aspects is the command economy most strong in?

8. Why is rationing necessary in this type of economy?

9. Give examples of command economies.

TEXT C: THE GOOD (AND BAD) MODEL GUIDE