Why Do Societies Need Rationing Devices

question 76

Multiple Choice

Why do societies need rationing devices?

• A) Because people have too many needs and not enough wants.
• B) Because price exists.
• C) Because scarcity exists.
• D) Because people have opportunity costs.

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Definitions:

Political Equals

Individuals or groups who possess equal rights, status, and opportunities within a political system or society.

Hegemony

The dominance of one group over others, often seen in cultural, political, or economic contexts, where the dominant group's worldview becomes accepted as the norm.

Ideological Control

The practice of manipulating norms, values, and beliefs within a society to maintain and exert power, often by instilling ideologies that support the dominant economic and political structures.

Subordinate Class

A social group that holds less power or status in society compared to the dominant class, often facing systemic inequalities.