Dictionary Entry
mixed economy
Part of SpeechnounPronunciationmikst i-KON-uh-meeA market economy with governmental provision of public goods, often with strong regulatory oversight, other forms of economic interventionism and some level of economic planning.
In a Sentence
“France and Sweden operate mixed economies, blending private businesses with government services.”
Origin
Coined in the mid‑20th century, combining “mixed” (from Old English) and “economy” (from Greek oikonomia).
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