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Economics
Command Economy
An economy where the government decides what gets produced, how much, and who gets it instead of letting the market decide.
Command economies can focus on big national goals like building rockets or feeding everyone, but they often run short on everyday items because there's no price signal telling companies what people actually want.It's like a coach telling every player exactly what to do instead of letting them play freely.
Real world: North Korea and the old Soviet Union were command economies where the government set production targets for farms, factories, and stores.
💡 Command economies sound fair in theory but usually end up with long lines and empty shelves — most countries today mix it with market forces.