Which one of the following is not the characteristic of capitalism ?

• A. Individuals and associations behave with economic motive of maximising their profit with least sacrifice or cost.
• B. The country’s major means of production are either owned by the Government or their use is controlled by the Government.
• C. Producers, consumers and employees compete among themselves, as the resources and opportunities are limited.
• D. Price, the invisible hand, plays a predominant role in the flow of the factors of production and consumption.