Lesson 3.3 Homework Forum

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by Yining (Jenny) Zhao -
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Democracy:

- Pros:

  - Political Freedoms: People can vote and express their opinions.

  - Responsive Governance: Leaders are chosen by the people and must listen to them.

  - Innovation and Creativity: Different ideas and solutions can be shared and tried.


- Cons:

  - Slow Decision-Making: It takes time to make decisions because everyone must agree.

  - Populist Influences: Popular ideas might not always be the best solutions.

  - Majority Tyranny: Sometimes the majority can make decisions that hurt smaller groups.


Communism:

- Pros:

  -Equality: Everyone has the same resources and opportunities.

  - Collective Decision-Making: Decisions are made for the benefit of everyone, not just a few.

  - Social Welfare: Focus on helping people with basic needs like healthcare and education.


- Cons:

  - Centralized Control: A small group makes most decisions for everyone.

  - Potential for Authoritarianism: Leaders can become too powerful.

  - Economic Inefficiencies: Less competition means less motivation to improve things.


2. Comparison of Economic Systems


Market Economy:

- Pros:

  - Competition Lowers Prices: Companies compete, so prices go down.

  - Freedom to Choose: People can choose what to buy and where to work.

  - Innovation and New Ideas: Businesses create new products to attract customers.


- Cons:

  - Not Everyone Has the Same Opportunities: Some people have more advantages than others.

  - Can Lead to Inequality: The rich can get richer, and the poor can stay poor.

  - Focus on Profit: Businesses care more about making money than about people.


 3. How Time Zones Affect International Businesses

Different countries have different times. For example, when it's morning in one country, it might be night in another. This makes it harder for businesses to talk and work together because they are open at different hours.