🎓 GED Exam Prep

In a market economy, the production and distribution of goods and services are primarily determined by:

A Government planning committees and central authorities
B The forces of supply and demand in competitive markets
C International trade agreements and global organizations
D Philanthropic organizations and charitable donations

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A market economy is characterized by private ownership and decisions driven by supply and demand. Consumers' desires and producers' responses dictate what is produced, how much, and at what price, with minimal government intervention.

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