Rationing - Wikipedia Rationing is the controlled distribution of resources, goods, services, [1] especially when scarce, or an artificial restriction of demand Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is one's allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time
Rationing: Definition, Purposes, and Historical Example Rationing is a government-controlled practice used to manage the distribution of scarce goods or services, often during times of crises, like wars, natural disasters, or economic downturns
Rationing | Definition Types | Britannica Money rationing, government policy consisting of the planned and restrictive allocation of scarce resources and consumer goods, usually practiced during times of war, famine, or some other national emergency