in a market economy, the problem of what goods to produced is solved primarily by
- directives of the government
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the pattern of consumers spending
- producers of consumer goods
- people producing what they want
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
Consumer preferences and resource scarcity determine which goods are produced and in what quantity; the prices in a market economy act as signals to producers and consumers who use these price signals to help make decisions. Governments play a minor role in the direction of economic activity.