In a Market Economy

question 14

Multiple Choice

In a market economy:

• A) collective decision-making is more important than individual decision-making.
• B) goods and services are distributed as if by an "invisible hand" to those who can not afford them.
• C) profit provides an incentive to be productive.
• D) the distribution of wealth is equitably distributed.

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Definitions:

Common Resources

Goods that are accessible to all members of a society but have a limited supply, leading to potential overuse.

Socially Optimal

A state or outcome in which resources are allocated in the most efficient manner from a societal perspective, maximizing social welfare.

Toll Road

A toll road is a public or private roadway for which a fee is assessed for passage. It generates revenue used for road construction, maintenance, or other transportation expenses.

Clean Air

Refers to the state of the atmosphere when it is free from pollutants and contaminants, enhancing environmental health and quality of life.