During World War II, there was an extensive black market for tires in the United States. The most likely explanation for the existence of the black market was that

A. the price of tires was artificially held down by price controls.
B. the price of tires was artificially increased by price controls.
C. tires were one of the few goods not subject to price controls.
D. gasoline rationing greatly restricted civilian driving.


A. the price of tires was artificially held down by price controls.

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