A SUMMARY OF IMPACTS 



A number of criteria for evaluating each of the rationing systems can be specified. 

 Depending upon the criteria chosen, the system which is "best" in any given situation 

 will probably differ. In table 1, we have summarized the probable impacts of each 

 system in light of eight selected criteria. These criteria include such things as the 

 user groups most affected (adversely and beneficially) , current administrative experience 

 with the system, acceptability to users, difficulty of administration, efficiency, the 

 principal way in which use impacts are controlled, and how each system affects user be- 

 havior. These criteria are by no means the only relevant ones, but they provide the 

 basic information to help managers judge the system they should use. 



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