Question

(MC)Why would a shortage of consumer goods arise during wartime?

Answer 1

The consumer goods may go to the troops instead of the citizens. For example, during World War II, citizens were encouraged to plant victory gardens- if more people grew their own vegetables, more canned goods could be given to soldiers.

Answer 2

Because the majority of the products are going to the troops, a lot of workers get drafted into the war, and the money spent on war leaves less money to make products.