Prices in a Market Economy Perform a Rationing Function Because

question 137

Multiple Choice

Prices in a market economy perform a rationing function because they reflect

• A) the demand of all buyers in the market.
• B) the extent to which the goods are necessities.
• C) the strength of the supply curve.
• D) the relative scarcity of the goods.

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