ECONOMICS
OPPORTUNITY COST
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clothing
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vehicle parts
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food
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All of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Even though thousands of items became scarce during the war, only those most critical to the war effort were rationed. Key goods such as sugar, tires, gasoline, meat, coffee, butter, canned goods and shoes came under rationing regulations. Some important items escaped rationing, including fresh fruit and vegetables.
Detailed explanation-2: -The government began rationing certain foods in May 1942, starting with sugar. Coffee was added to the list that November, followed by meats, fats, canned fish, cheese, and canned milk the following March.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many non-food items were also rationed such as soap, clothing, petrol and paper.
Detailed explanation-4: -At first, the meals were stews, and more varieties were added as the war went on, including meat and spaghetti in tomato sauce, chopped ham, eggs and potatoes, meat and noodles, pork and beans; ham and lima beans, and chicken and vegetables.
Detailed explanation-5: -Wheat: substitute corn, oats, rye, and barley products. Meat: eat fish and other sea food, poultry, rabbits, and beans instead of beef, mutton, and pork. More items