Because of Scarcity, Rationing Is

question 348

Multiple Choice

Because of scarcity, rationing is

• A) unimportant because people get what they want.
• B) necessary because people cannot get everything they want.
• C) unimportant because prices clear markets.
• D) not a problem because governments can determine what everybody wants.

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