The Beauty of American Free Market Economy

Gain perspective from an Economist on the free marketplace within America's democracy and discuss whether there is truly such a thing as a free market. Learn how America's economy varies from other cultures' controlled market or mixed market economies. Listen as an Entrepreneur describes what it takes to corner a market and the competitive forces in play when it comes to the free marketplace in America vs. other countries. Talk to an individual in the oil import business who reveals the costs involved with foreign trade and what effect the fluctuating value of currency has on the costs of foreign transactions. Finally, hear from a Legislative Advisor who works in domestic policy about what factors are analyzed when developing policy and how the marketplace is regulated through these policies.

1. Economist

2. Entrepreneur

3. Import/Export Businessman

4. Legislative Advisor