Economic Systems BCR
Directions: Brief Constructed Responses require a concise written response. Before you begin
to write
1. Read the question carefully.
2. Think about what you wish to write.
3. Answer the question fully and support your statements with examples and details. Use the
rubric to help assist you as you answer the questions.
Why do most countries have a Mixed-Market Economy as opposed to either a pure
Market or Command economy?
a. Compare how command and market economic systems differ in their response to
the three basic economic questions. (What to produce, how to produce it, and
for whom do we produce it )
b. What are the benefits of Mixed-Market Economies over Market or Command?
c. Included details and examples to support your answer.
Grading Rubric
Analytical Thesis
2 pts
❏ Makes a claim and includes at least two supporting arguments
❏ Addresses all parts of the question
Comparison
4 pts
❏ Paragraph contains a comparison of how each economic system answers each economic
question
❏ Response includes details and examples to support claims.
Explanation
3 pts
❏ Paragraph explains the benefits of a mixed market economy
❏ Response includes evidence and examples to support claims
Writing
1 pt
❏ Writing is free of spelling and grammatical errors
❏ Paragraph has strong organization that builds the argument logically and includes a thesis,
body, and concluding sentence