In a Market Economy, the Distribution of Output Will Be

question 254

Multiple Choice

In a market economy, the distribution of output will be determined primarily by

• A) consumer needs and preferences.
• B) the quantities and prices of the resources that households supply.
• C) government regulations that provide a minimum income for all.
• D) a social consensus as to which distribution of income is most equitable.

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