When Collective Decision Making Is Utilized to Resolve Economic Questions

question 27

Multiple Choice

When collective decision making is utilized to resolve economic questions regarding the allocation of resources,

• A) decentralized decision making is inevitable.
• B) central planning and political bargaining will replace market forces.
• C) individual preferences are of no importance.
• D) economic equality will result.

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