2. Socialist systems often have mixed economies because the state

O does not control wealth distribution

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ES

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O is never certain how the economy will perform

O shares economic control with private enterprise

O is not involved with economic decisions

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The state shares economic control with private enterprise.

Explanation:

The socialist systems are systems that tend to be transitional. These systems have the tendency to gradually move the society from market or traditional economy types toward communism. Because of this, the socialist systems have mixed economies, with elements from the previous system and from the one it strides to.

The mixed economy basically means that the state shares economic control with private enterprise. The state is still a major player on the market, and it usually controls the most valuable natural resources and the infrastructure, but the private ownership is allowed. While the private enterprises exist and prosper, they are usually obligated to be partners and to collaborate with the state.