The distribution of resources within a society inevitably affects all its members, which is why it is unsurprising that the question of what constitutes the best measure through which to allocate these resources generates great controversy and debate. Arguments in support of either market-driven or government-centered economic decision-making follow various threads of reasoning, some of which based on ethical stances, concerning equity and social justice, and others on ideals of efficiency and maximizing…
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