Soziale Marktwirtschaft bedeutet, die Wirtschaft …
Social market economy means the economy ...
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Explanation
The social market economy is a central concept of German economic policy that recognizes supply and demand as fundamental mechanisms while also holding the state responsible for promoting social justice and equal opportunities. This means that the state ensures, through various measures like social benefits and regulations, that economic freedoms do not lead to social inequality. This balance between free market principles and social responsibility is a lesson learned from history, particularly after the experiences of National Socialism and the challenges of the post-war period.
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