JAMB Economics 1992 Question 4

Question 4

Economic Systems

Which of the following is applicable in a wholly capitalist economy?

  1. A.There is government intervention in price determination
  2. B.Consumer sovereignty does not exist
  3. C.The price mechanism allocates resources
  4. D.Households cannot freely decide what to spend on goods and services
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (The price mechanism allocates resources)

Explanation

In pure capitalism there is no government direction; prices set by demand and supply decide how resources are used.