In Most Societies, Resources Are Allocated by

question 77

Multiple Choice

In most societies, resources are allocated by

• A)a single central planner.
• B)a small number of central planners.
• C)those firms that use resources to provide goods and services.
• D)the combined actions of millions of households and firms.

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Definitions:

Financial Markets

Platforms or systems where buyers and sellers engage in the trading of financial assets such as stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives.

Benchmark

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

Agency Problem

A conflict of interest between a company's management and its shareholders, where the management may act in their own best interests rather than those of the shareholders.