Asked by nope

Which statement BEST explains how prices in a communist economy, when compared to a capitalist economy, are decided?
Responses
A The government sets the prices, not supply and demand.The government sets the prices, not supply and demand.
B Prices are decided by supply and demand, not the voters.Prices are decided by supply and demand, not the voters.
C People vote on prices and they are not regulated by government.People vote on prices and they are not regulated by government.
D Business decide on prices and the government does not interfere.Business decide on prices and the government does not interfere.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
A — The government sets the prices, not supply and demand.

In a communist (centrally planned) economy prices are typically set by the state or central planners rather than by market forces of supply and demand. The other options describe market or voting-based price determination, which do not characterize a communist economy.