In most societies, resources are allocated by

a. a small number of central planners.
b. the combined actions of millions of households and firms.
c. a single central planner.
d. those firms that use resources to provide goods and services

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In most societies, resources are allocated by b. the combined actions of millions of households and firms.

This reflects the principles of a market economy, where decisions regarding the allocation of resources are made through decentralized interactions between consumers and producers.