In theory, what are free-market economies based upon?
a. The supply of products
b. The consumption of products
c. Pure competition
d. Government policies
ANS: C
A true free-market economy only exists in theory. Pure competition should ensure that no single buyer
or seller can control or manipulate the market. Information can be found in the section Marine
Resources Are Subject to the Economic Laws of Supply and Demand.
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A) south. B) north. C) west. D) northeast.
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a. true b. false
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