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Explain the difference between state socialism with central planning and market socialism.

In what ways can capitalistic and socialistic economies converge?

Describe the impact a rapidly growing economy can have on families.

How do you think the United States economy will change as we move closer to a technology-driven service economy?

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Source:  OpenStax, Fuller's introduction to sociology. OpenStax CNX. Aug 23, 2013 Download for free at http://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11563/1.1
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