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Government Classifications. Aristotelian Types. Economic. Laissez-faire – Government owns little industry and redistributes little as welfare Welfare state – Government owns little industry but redistributes wealth to less well-off
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Government Classifications Aristotelian Types Economic Laissez-faire– Government owns little industry and redistributes little as welfare Welfare state– Government owns little industry but redistributes wealth to less well-off Statism – Government owns much major industry but redistributes little Socialism– State ownership of industry and extensive welfare Typically, governments combine elements of these systems U.S., touted for capitalism, both regulates industry and provides welfare such as social security