How Are the Fundamental Economic Questions Answered in a Market

question 171

Multiple Choice

How are the fundamental economic questions answered in a market economy?

• A)The government alone decides the answers.
• B)Individuals, firms, and the government interact in markets to decide the answers to these questions.
• C)Households and firms interact in markets to decide the answers to these questions.
• D)Large corporations alone decide the answers.

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Definitions:

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