Why did the consumer economy shrink during World War II?
A. Demand for consumer goods shrank due to continued mass unemployment.
B. Food and gasoline rationing left most consumer spending relegated to necessities.
C. A focus on wartime production forced a shortage of consumer goods.
D. Underproduction was forced by the closing of foreign markets.
Answer: C
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