Mixed Economy And Citizenship

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How are citizenship and identity affected by a mixed economy?

The economy is an important factor in the citizenship and identity of people within a nation. First of all, a mixed economy is a combination of a planned and market economy, so the citizenship and identity will be affected in the same way as well. In a planned economy, individuals will feel more loyal to the government because they trust the government to make strong economic decisions for the citizens. In market economies, there will be weaker citizenship because everyone is fighting for their own individual rights instead of taking pride in collective success. In Canada’s mixed economy, it is a combination of these two. Canadians trust the government enough to take care of public

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