Materials: For this project, you will need:

computer and/or paper and pencil
Project
You have studied many different kinds of non-market distribution methods, including majority rule, contests, force, first-come/first-served, sharing equally, lottery, and personal characteristics. In this project, you will explore one of these types of non-market distribution methods within a real-life setting.

Step 1) Choose one of the distribution methods listed above. There are seven kinds of methods listed, but you only have to choose one.

Step 2) Write one or two paragraphs, of at least 150 words, explaining the distribution method that you have chosen. In your response, be sure to answer the following questions:
Who receives the good or service from this distribution method?
Who does not receive the good or service?
What are the advantages of this method?
What are the disadvantages of this method?
Is this method efficient (or not wasting resources)? Is it fair (or free from bias)?
Can your chosen method be used to distribute large amounts of goods and services to many people each day? Why or why not?
Step 3) Find an example of your chosen distribution method in the real world, such as in school, at the mall, or at home.

Step 4) In another one or two paragraphs, or at least 150 words, explain how your example uses this distribution method. Specifically mention, who receives the good or service and who does not, the advantages and disadvantages that you see from this method, and if the method was fair and efficient in your real-life example. Include a citation giving credit to where this information was found.

Be sure to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Your entire project should be at least 375 words in length and include a list of works cited.