1) what is the economic theory that is the opposite of capitalism? . a)command economy. b)market economy. c)socialism. d)competition. 2) which of the following were reasons for wanting government control of the railroad and large production entities? . a)economic gap between rich and poor. b)low wages. c)monopolies. d)all of the above. 3) during economic depressions? . a)some employers lowered wages.. b)some employers brought workers to america. under the contract labor act.. c)machines did the work without people.. d)workers had to work overtime.