How does the government of a republic typically shape its economy? the government allows citizens to own private businesses. the government blocks the ownership of personal property. the government owns all homes and other forms of housing. the government controls factories and other forms of production.

The correct answer is the first: "The government allows citizens to own private businesses".

Republics are democratic forms of state based on individual freedoms, solid governments and law enforcement. People are allowed to hold private property and to  legally protect it. This is the first step to enable entrepeneurship and the proliferation of businesses.

The government of a republic typically shape its economy by the government allowing citizens to own private businesses.

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