Which describes an economy where consumer choices determine what gets produced?

• A. Market economy
• B. Command economy
• C. Mixed economy
• D. Traditional economy

Answer: (A)

In a market economy, consumer choices determine what gets produced. When people want a product, demand rises and prices adjust, encouraging producers to increase output to meet that demand. This system uses price signals and competition to guide resources toward what buyers value, so production naturally aligns with consumer preferences. By contrast, a command economy relies on government planners to decide what is produced, a traditional economy follows long-standing customs, and a mixed economy blends market forces with government intervention, but the defining feature here is that buyers’ preferences drive production decisions.