What is rationing?
Rationing is the restriction of goods. 
It is mostly done when there are insufficient goods/products to meet the demand or needs of the people. 
It is used to save resources.
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### Instruction: What is rationing?
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### Response: Rationing is the restriction of goods. 
It is mostly done when there are insufficient goods/products to meet the demand or needs of the people. 
It is used to save resources.