Price Is the Rationing Mechanism in a Free, Competitive Market

question 200

True/False

Price is the rationing mechanism in a free, competitive market.

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a consumer consumes more of a good, the additional satisfaction gained from each additional unit decreases.

Staples

Basic or essential goods and services that are consumed regularly by individuals or businesses.

Paper Clips

Paper clips are small pieces of bent wire or plastic used for holding sheets of paper together.

Marginal Utility

The additional satisfaction or utility that a person receives from consuming one additional unit of a good or service.