In a market system, ________ provide signals about whether resources are relatively scarce or abundant.

A. scientists
B. buyers alone
C. government officials
D. prices


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. oligopoly. B. monopoly. C. perfect competition. D. All of the statements associated with this question are correct.

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