Which of the following would not be emphasized in a capitalist economy?

A) private ownership of capital and other resources
B) competition and decentralized decisions regarding production and consumption
C) reliance on market forces to coordinate economic activity
D) prevention of firms from exposing themselves to financial risk

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Brian Kubitz · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  In a capitalist economy, the emphasis is on private ownership, competition, and reliance on market forces rather than on preventing firms from exposing themselves to financial risk. In fact, taking financial risks is often inherent in capitalist systems, where firms are expected to navigate market dynamics independently.

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