Market Economy Definition
noun
An economy in which prices, the supply of goods, etc. are determined by buyers and sellers carrying on business dealings with a relatively high degree of freedom.
Webster's New World
An economy that operates by voluntary exchange in a free market and is not planned or controlled by a central authority; a capitalistic economy.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- laissez-faire economy
- private enterprise
- free-enterprise
Antonyms:
- non-market economy
Other Word Forms of Market Economy
Noun
Singular:
market economy
Plural:
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