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Economy
The United States has a capitalist-based, free enterprise system and market economy. Though the federal government can influence economic performance through regulations and monetary, fiscal and trade policies, it does not "control" our economy. "Markets" drive our economy, and they are affected by government action as well as the activities of labor organizations, agricultural enterprises, small and medium-size businesses, and large corporations (many with international ties or branches).
The engine of our economic growth is the combined energy, creativity, and risk-taking of our businessmen and women, the productive capabilities of our labor forces and farmers, our natural resources, and the level of our technological advancement.
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