market economy

noun

: an economy in which most goods and services are produced and distributed through free markets

Examples of market economy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the mixed economy, redistributive and regulatory mechanisms are united with a market economy. — Dave Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

The experts advocate for a social market economy model for Cuba’s transition and a democratic state that guarantees the rule of law. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

These rate moves also draw investment to rich countries and away from emerging-market economies such as Egypt and Pakistan. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026

The Putin era has created the first consumer market economy in Russian history, and seen a generation grow up that had no need to engage in any form of farming. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for market economy

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