1
the illegal buying and selling of goods or changing of currency
2
They were books which contained removable stamps (or coupons) good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods.
3
It is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand.
4
the condition or state of not having enough; deficiency:
5
fixed amount of anything allowed for a certain amount of time
6
articles of commerce