4. Explain whether the following statement is True or False or Uncertain, and why. Water rationing (restricting the amount of water each consumer could purchase) during a drought is economically efficient because, with each consumer facing the same price for water, each can maximize his/her satisfaction.

4. Explain whether the following statement is True or False or Uncertain, and why. Water rationing (restricting the amount of water each consumer could purchase) during a drought is economically efficient because, with each consumer facing the same price for water, each can maximize his/her satisfaction.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter4: The Market Forces Of Supply And Demand

Section: Chapter Questions

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