Well, all rationing does is reduce the amount being distributed. Thus, leaving more behind to work with.
The United States economy does not have a rationing device
carcity exists
In times of scarcity, a command economy can use rationing, but then, it could be argued that any time rationing is used, that is a form of command economy. In better economic circumstances, command economies just use money. Since a command economy controls how much money everybody has, money then serves almost the same function as a ration coupon.
It fueled demand for consumer goods and resulted in a strong post-war economy.
It fueled demand for consumer goods and resulted in a strong post-war economy
The United States economy does not have a rationing device
Rationing is a common form of distribution in a centrally-planned economy.
In any sane society rationing is only used during a emergency.
rationing of gas.
carcity exists
In the UK, anyway, most food prices were fixed while rationing was in force. One of the main purposes of rationing by coupons was to avoid rationing by price. :)
It fueled demand for consumer goods and resulted in a strong post-war economy.
In times of scarcity, a command economy can use rationing, but then, it could be argued that any time rationing is used, that is a form of command economy. In better economic circumstances, command economies just use money. Since a command economy controls how much money everybody has, money then serves almost the same function as a ration coupon.
Ask someone else.
It fueled demand for consumer goods and resulted in a strong post-war economy.
It fueled demand for consumer goods and resulted in a strong post-war economy
because there know one had the guts to bring stuff