In Free and Competitive Markets, Shortages Are Eliminated by

question 18

Multiple Choice

In free and competitive markets, shortages are eliminated by

• A) black markets.
• B) rationing.
• C) price decreases.
• D) government price controls.
• E) price increases.

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