4. In October of 2004, the supply of flu vaccine fell by over 50 percent when a major producer of the vaccine was shut down. The result was that the vaccine had to be rationed, with a priority schedule established: young children, people with weakened immunity, those over 65, etc., taking priority.

a. Compare and contrast this allocation outcome with a free market outcome.

b. Which alternative is more just? (Institutionalist)