Rationing is a system under which an agency such as the government decides everyone's "fair" share. Rationing has often been used during wartime. If people receive a set ration regardless of the amount of work completed, how would this affect peoples' incentive to work?

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Reilly Powell

25 November, 12:55

Rationing is a system under which an agency such as the government decides everyone's "fair" share. Rationing has often been used during wartime. If people receive a set ration regardless of the amount of work completed, how would this affect peoples' incentive to work?

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Jamir Coleman · Answer 1

People would probably feel the need to work as little as they want because either way they are still getting their fair share. Those who still do more work than others will feel like they should get more money so they will be upset for getting the same.