Communist command economy is one of the economic systems in the world. North Korea is a nation which has a communist command economy.
EXPLANATION
The country's economic system based on the Command Economy rejects the existence of a free market because all of the economic aspects is centrally controlled by the government.
Further Definition of Command Economy
The command economy is an economic system where the government determines all aspects of the economy such as what goods must be produced, how much to produce, and the price at which goods are offered for sale. This system clearly rejects the existence of a free market. The command economy is a characteristic of the communist state.
Besides North Korea, Cuba and the former Soviet Union also apply communist command system. On the other hand, China, which is a communist country, does not implement a command economy, although they have used the command economy for several decades before finally switching to a mixed economy.
Here are some of the weaknesses of the Command Economy:
•Economic command in terms of providing incentives. The incentives are given to workers, planners, and managers in state-owned companies are very small.
•Rationally, Command Economic planning cannot determine the number of economic aspects such as the amount, proportion, and time of economic activity in all regions of the State without the existence of personal property or the operation of supply and demand.
Although the command economy has several weaknesses, adherents argue that their economic goal is to achieve equitable distribution and achieve social welfare rather than the profits of individuals who are glorified by capitalists.
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KEYWORD: communist, north korea, economic strategy
Subject: Social Studies
Class: 7 - 9
Subchapter: Command Economy