Which of the Following Occurs When There Was a Shortage

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when there was a shortage of supply in a centrally planned economy?

• A)Central planners reduced the amount supplied to each sector
• B)Shoppers waited in long lines at retail stores
• C)Store shelves were empty
• D)Shop operators expected "tips" or bribes for supplying scarce consumer goods
• E)All of the answers are correct

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