In theory, an economy, or economic system, that is a transition between capitalism and communism and is based on: (1) government, rather than individual, ownership of resources, (2) worker control of the government, such that workers, rather than capitalist, control capital and other productive resources, (3) income allocated on need rather than on resource ownership or contribution to production. In practice, socialism is a type of economy based on--(1) government ownership and control of the most crucial resources, like those for energy production, communication, transportation, and health care and (2) a heavy dose of central planning by government.

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Today, you are likely to spend a great deal of time looking for a downtown retail store hoping to buy either a decorative windchime with plastic or a flower arrangement for that special day for your mother. Be on the lookout for crowded shopping malls.
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