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A-LevelEconomicsBasic Economic Ideas and Resource AllocationOct/Nov 2009Paper 1 Q101 Mark

What is generally considered to be one of the advantages of using the price mechanism as a rationing device?

AIt ensures that goods are allocated in accordance with the needs of consumers.
BIt ensures that suppliers cannot make excessive profits.
CNo one can be prevented from consuming a good if they are willing and able to pay the market price.
DThe allocation of goods is determined by consumers' wealth.

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About This A-Level Economics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Economics (9708) Oct/Nov 2009 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Basic Economic Ideas and Resource Allocation and is worth 1 mark.

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