The Price Mechanism
The Price Mechanism
The price mechanism is the system through which changing prices ration scarce goods, signal consumer preferences and create incentives. It coordinates the decisions of consumers and producers without requiring a central planner.
Step-by-step lessons on CIE Intl A Level Economics 2.4.4 functions of price in resource allocation; rationing, signalling (transmission of preferences) and incentivising. Each one builds up to exam-style questions.