A ''[[mixed economy]]'' contains both private-owned and state-owned enterprises or combines elements of [[capitalism]] and [[socialism]], or is a mix of a market economy and command economy. For example, the UK is said to have a free market economy in almost all goods and services but retains a bureaucratic socialized healthcare regime. This is justified on the grounds that it will ensure that British subjects have access to health care which is supported out-of-state coffers. | A ''[[mixed economy]]'' contains both private-owned and state-owned enterprises or combines elements of [[capitalism]] and [[socialism]], or is a mix of a market economy and command economy. For example, the UK is said to have a free market economy in almost all goods and services but retains a bureaucratic socialized healthcare regime. This is justified on the grounds that it will ensure that British subjects have access to health care which is supported out-of-state coffers. |