In 18th century Europe, governments gave guilds legal authority to limit production of goods. This authority obstructed the market mechanism because the guild's actions prevented the forces of ________ from coordinating the self-interested decisions of

producers and consumers.

A) absolute advantage
B) demand and supply
C) opportunity cost
D) nature


Answer: B

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