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An economy in which the ownership and management of the means of production are in the hands of the government is known as a .

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socialist economy
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capitalist economy
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mixed economy
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public economy
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The correct option is A socialist economy
In some countries, the government takes control of the economy and owns and manages all the means of production. Such an economy is known as a socialist economy. Unlike a capitalist economy, the goal of a socialist economy is to achieve social welfare.

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