What is a free market         a) a store where goods are free       b) an economy controlled by the government       c) a system based on competition between privately owned businesses offering a similar product or service       d) factories that do not have to pay rent

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A: The objective of the question is to identify the primary determinant of a product's market price.

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Q: Explain the significance of "price" in a free-market economic system.

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Q: importance of competition in markets

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Market Equilibrium and Failure

The economy of a country or any place depends on the market demand and market supply of goods and services.