In three to four sentences, explain what determines the allocation of resources and distribution of goods in a market economy versus a planned economy.

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Thomas Clements

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11 January, 22:59

In three to four sentences, explain what determines the allocation of resources and distribution of goods in a market economy versus a planned economy.

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Stephanie Maldonado · Answer 1

In a market economy, the allocation of resources and distribution of goods is determined primarily through supply and demand, whereas in a planned economy, the government makes decisions on how much of each good will be produced based on guesswork, which oftentimes fails to be correct.