Meaning of the word "market economy" in English

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market economy

US /ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɑː.nə.mi/
UK /ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɑː.nə.mi/
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Noun

1.

an economic system in which production and prices are determined by unrestricted competition between privately owned businesses.

Example:
Many countries are transitioning from planned economies to a market economy.
The principles of a market economy emphasize free trade and minimal government intervention.
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