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Immediately after an ice storm brought down power lines throughout the region, hardware stores were sold out of batteries and flashlights. However, within a couple of days, special deliveries brought in extra batteries and flashlights, and everyone who wanted to buy a flashlight or batteries was able to do so. Which of the following principles of economic interaction best describes this scenario?
A. When markets do not achieve efficiency, government intervention can improve overall welfare.
B. All costs are opportunity costs.
C. There is gains from trade.
D. Markets allocate goods effectively.
Immediately after an ice storm brought down power lines throughout the region, hardware stores were sold out of batteries and flashlights. However, within a couple of days, special deliveries brought in extra batteries and flashlights, and everyone who wanted to buy a flashlight or batteries was able to do so. Which of the following principles of economic interaction best describes this scenario?
A. When markets do not achieve efficiency, government intervention can improve overall welfare.
B. All costs are opportunity costs.
C. There is gains from trade.
D. Markets allocate goods effectively.
2 Jun 2021
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