Macroeconomics 15th Edition by James Gwartney, Richard Stroup, Russell Sobel, David Macpherson

Exercise 13

"Government action is based on majority rule, whereas market action is based on mutual consent. The market allows for proportional representation of minorities, but minorities must yield to the views of the majority when activities are undertaken through government." In your own words, explain the meaning of this statement. Is the statement true Why or why not