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.
<START_INST>What is rationing?<END_INST><START_CTX><END_CTX><START_A>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.<END_A>