USA HISTORY

WORLD WAR II 1941 1945

THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes the practice of rationing?
A
allowing the free market to determine the prices of goods
B
increasing the supply of goods in markets to limit poverty
C
limiting the amount of scarce items any individual can buy
D
reducing the prices of goods so all Americans can afford them
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rationing is the practice of controlling the distribution of a good or service in order to cope with scarcity. Rationing is a mandate of the government, at the local or federal level.

Detailed explanation-2: -rationing, government policy consisting of the planned and restrictive allocation of scarce resources and consumer goods, usually practiced during times of war, famine, or some other national emergency.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is b. Resources are scarce when compared to the demand for them. Scarcity is an economic problem, and it is defined as the gap between the unlimited wants of individuals and limited resources in the economy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Societies can deal with scarcity by increasing supply. The more goods and services available to all, the less scarcity there will be. Of course, increasing supply comes with limitations, such as production capacity, land available for use, time, and so on. Another way to deal with scarcity is by reducing demand.

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