In a Market System, the Distribution of Goods and Services

question 59

Multiple Choice

In a market system, the distribution of goods and services among consumers is largely determined by

• A) the willingness and ability of consumers to pay the prices.
• B) whoever needs the goods and services the most.
• C) whoever has the closest connection to firms and the government.
• D) a random factor that is almost impossible to predict.

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Definitions:

Hierarchical Society

A society in which individuals or groups are ranked one above the other based on status or authority.

Dominant Group

The social group considered to have the most power, influence, and rights in a particular context or society.

Gender-typing

The process of associating objects, roles, or traits with one gender over another, often reinforcing traditional gender roles and stereotypes.

Sex

A biological classification based on physical and genetic differences between organisms, typically categorized as male, female, or intersex.