Question

in a market system, goods and services are primarily distributed based on: government decisions need prices and consumers ability to pay traditions and customs

Explanation:

In a market system, the distribution of goods and services is driven by market forces. Government decisions are more associated with a command economy. Need - based distribution is typical of a socialist or welfare - oriented system. Traditions and customs drive a traditional economy. In a market system, prices act as signals, and consumers' ability to pay (their purchasing power) determines who gets the goods and services. So the correct option is the one related to prices and consumers' ability to pay.

Answer:

C. Prices and consumers' ability to pay