A. directives of the government
B. the pattern of consumers spending
C. producers of consumer goods
D. people producing what they want
Correct Answer: Option B
B. the pattern of consumers spending
Explanation
Consumer preferences and resource scarcity determine which goods are produced and in what quantity; the prices in a market economy act as signals to producers and consumers who use these price signals to help make decisions. Governments play a minor role in the direction of economic activity.
