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Economic Systems and Their Impact on Historical Societies
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Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of resources and the profit motive?
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Capitalism
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Capitalism is an economic system in which private individuals or businesses own and control the factors of production, such as land, labor, and capital. The profit motive is a key driver of economic activity in capitalism, as businesses seek to maximize their profits.