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The principle feature of a command-based economic system.
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economy consumer demand is predictable and controllable.
1. In a command system
a) self-interest motivates and commands each business firm's decisions and actions.
b) the head of each family decides and commands what to do with the family's resources.
c) a government-appointed planning board makes production and allocation decisions.
d) market traders command what outputs are produced and how they are allocated.
Which of the following is most typical of a command economy?
a. Consumers have choices of many substitutes for any given product.
b. Quality of products and services tends to be consistent.
c. The prices of goods and services frequently change.
d. Many products are usually in short supply.
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