JAMB Economics 1992 Question 15

Question 15

Economic Systems

The price mechanism is more effective in achieving efficient performance of the economy than the planning mechanism because of the

  1. A.role of supply and demand
  2. B.role of material incentive
  3. C.existence of buyers and sellers
  4. D.role of money
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (role of supply and demand)

Explanation

Prices formed by demand and supply automatically signal what people want and direct resources there, without the delays of planning.