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:

Market Power

Market power refers to the ability of a firm or group of firms to raise and maintain prices above the level that would prevail under competition, often leading to decreased market efficiency.

Herfindahl Index

A measure of market concentration, calculated as the sum of the squares of the market shares of all firms in the industry.

Market Shares

The portion of a market's total sales that is controlled or held by a particular company or product.

Social Regulation

Rules imposed by government to correct market failures and achieve social goals, which include protecting consumers, workers, and the environment.