What is it called when individuals and companies control the economy rather than governments?

Capitalism

Capitalism is an economic system in which private individuals or businesses own capital economic system in which private individuals or businesses own capital goods. The production of goods and services is based on supply and demand in the general market

richard milhous nixon (january 9, 1913 – april 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the united states, serving from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign (quit). he is also known for corruption and the watergate scandal which resulted in the public losing trust in him and his resignation.

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