In this assignment, you will explore and demonstrate knowledge of capitalism, market, and economic systems and policy gained through the assigned readings and additional research.

• Types of economic systems used in the United States
• How economic systems vary between the U.S., China, and Russia
• Description of a political system
• Knowledge of political systems gained from your personal experience
• Political system(s) that you lean towards
• How political policies are used in the United States compared to other countries in the world
• Identification of several of the alleged "virtues" and "vices" of capitalism
• Explanation of the difference between political systems, economic systems, and economic policies

four references.