What was the primary reason prisoners in POW camps started trading goods?

Exploring the Dynamics of Exchange in Free Market Economics

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To prepare for future shortages
To maximize individual satisfaction
To create entertainment
To follow orders from camp leaders
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key benefit of trading over gifting according to the POW camp scenario?
Trading is more fun
Trading is mandatory
Trading is more equitable
Gifting is discouraged
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is trading considered more equitable than giving gifts?
Only the receiver benefits in gifting
Trading requires payment
Both parties benefit in trading
Gifts are always returned
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does voluntary exchange correct in terms of resource allocation?
It decreases the total resources
It moves resources to higher-valued uses
It redistributes resources equally
It increases the total wealth
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of the field trip, why did the students trade their food items?
Because they were forced to
To match their food preferences
To comply with a teacher's instructions
To get more food
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to overall wealth in a voluntary transaction?
It remains unchanged
It decreases slightly
It fluctuates unpredictably
It increases significantly
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example illustrates 'same stuff, different preferences' in trading?
Trading sandwiches for cookies
Exchanging apples for oranges
Swapping T-shirts of different sizes
None of the above
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