When the Price System Fails to Generate an Efficient Allocation

question 144

Multiple Choice

When the price system fails to generate an efficient allocation of resources

• A) the market will always correct it.
• B) consumers will spend less.
• C) business will produce more.
• D) too few or too many goods will be produced.

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