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A market economy is an economic system in which the production and distribution of goods and services are determined by the interactions of a country's individual citizens and businesses. It is characterized by the presence of private ownership of resources, the use of markets to allocate resources, and the use of prices to coordinate the production and distribution of goods and services. In a market economy, the decisions of individual consumers and businesses, rather than the government, determine the allocation of resources. In a market economy, businesses are free to produce and sell whatever goods and services they choose, and consumers are free to purchase whatever goods and services they choose. Prices are determined by the interaction of supply and demand, and businesses must compete with each other to attract customers. This competition encourages businesses to produce goods and services that are of high quality and at competitive prices. Examples of companies in the market economy include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Walmart, and McDonald's. These companies are all examples of businesses that operate in a market economy, competing with each other to provide goods and services to consumers. Show Less Read more