The table shows the percentage of GDP from private and public sectors in four countries.

| Country | Private sector (%) | Public sector (%) |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|
| W | 95 | 5 |
| X | 15 | 85 |
| Y | 60 | 40 |
| Z | 55 | 45 |

Which country is most likely to be operating as a planned economy?

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Question

The table shows the percentage of GDP from private and public sectors in four countries.

| Country | Private sector (%) | Public sector (%) |
|---------|-------------------|-------------------|
| W       | 95                | 5                 |
| X       | 15                | 85                |
| Y       | 60                | 40                |
| Z       | 55                | 45                |

Which country is most likely to be operating as a planned economy?

Accepted Answer

Country X — Award 1 mark for identifying Country X where the public sector accounts for 85% of GDP, indicating heavy government control characteristic of a planned economy. A is incorrect — Country W shows characteristics of a market economy with 95% private sector. C and D are incorrect — Countries Y and Z show characteristics of mixed economies with more balanced public-private shares.

Answer

Country W

Answer

Country Y

Answer

Country X

Answer

Country Z

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