Markkinataloudellisissa

Markkinataloudellisissa is a Finnish grammatical form used to describe phenomena related to market economies. It is the inessive plural form of the adjective markkinataloudellinen, which refers to characteristics, policies, or systems driven by market-based mechanisms. The term is commonly found in economics, political science, and sociology to discuss aspects that arise within market-oriented contexts rather than in planned or state-controlled systems.

Etymology and usage: The word combines markkinatalous (market economy) with the suffix -llinen (adjective), and the inflection -issa/-isissa indicates the inessive plural, i.e., “in market economies.” In Finnish texts, markkinataloudellisissa phrases describe conditions, institutions, or behavior that are typical of market economies, such as property rights, price signals, competition, and consumer choice. It is often contrasted with suunnitelmataloudellisissa or sekataloudellisissa contexts that emphasize planned or mixed economic features.

Contexts and examples: Markkinataloudellisissa järjestelmissä hinnat, tuotanto ja investoinnit tend to respond to supply and demand. Policy discussions may refer to markkinataloudellisiin periaatteisiin, kuten kilpailun edistämiseen and vapaaseen kaupankäyntiin, to illustrate how market mechanisms influence outcomes. The term underscores a descriptive focus on market-driven dynamics rather than normative judgments about specific policies.

Relation to other terms: The concept sits alongside other Finnish terms describing economic systems, such as markkinatalous (market economy), suunnitelmatalous (planned economy), and sekatalous (mixed economy). While markkinataloudellisia piirteitä voidaan löytää monista nykyaikaisista järjestelmistä, markkinataloudelliset ominaisuudet ovat usein osa monimutkaisia, osittain säädeltyjä talouksia.

See also: markkinatalous, suunnitelmatalous, sekatalous.