Introduction

Is our free enterprise system in the United States truly free? Has government regulated the system excessively? In this lesson you’ll learn the role of government and how it interacts with business.  Take our quiz at the end to test your knowledge of this lesson and then decide if you believe government has over regulated our economy.

5.1 The Historic Role of Government

Free Enterprise Now is a unique curriculum that educates students about... * Free market economics * The differences between capitalism and socialism * Regulation and its impact in the free market system * Personal responsibility and principled leadership * Ethics for businesses and its leaders Activities and lessons in this curriculum are designed for students to create meaningful, practical application.
 

Need a basic civics refresher? Watch this short video on how Congress works.

Free Enterprise Now is a unique curriculum that educates students about... * Free market economics * The differences between capitalism and socialism * Regulation and its impact in the free market system * Personal responsibility and principled leadership * Ethics for businesses and its leaders * Corporate and personal philanthropy Activities and lessons in this curriculum are designed for students to create meaningful, practical application.
 

5.2 Understanding Business Regulations

Free Enterprise Now™ is a unique curriculum that educates students about... * Free market economics * The differences between capitalism and socialism * Regulation and its impact in the free market system * Personal responsibility and principled leadership * Ethics for businesses and its leaders Activities and lessons in this curriculum are designed for students to create meaningful, practical application.
 

5.3 The Effects of Business Regulation

 

It’s no secret federal regulations have an impact on our free enterprise system. What about the federal debt? Here’s something to consider, take a minute and watch this video.

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Lesson Completed

Congratulations! Now show off what you learned with this short quiz.

lesson 5 quiz

FURTHER READING: ARTICLES

Power of One

Regulations Hurt The Owner

FURTHER READING: books

Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman

The Road to Freedom: How to Win the Fight for Free Enterprise by Arthur Brooks

Defending The Free Market : The Moral Case for a Free Economy by Rev. Robert Sirico