uniform rationing, each ration is set to the minimum of the participant's ideal ration and a cap, the cap being determined so that the sum of the rations equals the amount available. So, loosely speaking, the participant asking least will be served first. This mechanism is strategy-proof, avoids unnecessary waste (Pareto optimality) and equally treats equals (anonymity.) In fact, it is the only such mechanism. (Anonymity in this statement can be replaced by envyfreeness). For the redistribution of scarce goods to demanders by suppliers, see non-monetary microeconomies. For smooth supply chain management the supplies may be rationed, which is sometimes referred to as the rationing game. The references mentioned here are a small sample of the literature about rationing inventories. See also Basic income Colorado River Compact Food bank Food stamps Grain rationing in China 2007 Gas Rationing Plan in Iran Juntas de Abastecimientos y Precios, rationing in Chile under Allende Military rations Rationing in Nicaragua Rationing in the Soviet Union Rationing in the United Kingdom Rationing in the United States Road space rationing Salt lists References Further reading Allocation of Ventilators in an Influenza Pandemic, Report of New York State Task Force on Life and the Law, 2007. Matt Gouras. "Frist Defends Flu Shots for Congress." Associated Press. October 21, 2004. External links Are You Ready?: An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness - FEMA short descriptions of World War I rationing - Spartacus Educational a short description of World War II rationing - Memories of the 1940s Ration Coupons on the Home Front, 1942-1945 - Duke University Libraries Digital Collections World War II Rationing on the U.S. homefront, illustrated - Ames Historical Society Links to 1940s newspaper clippings on rationing, primarily World War II War Ration Books - Genealogy Today Tax Rationing Recipe for Victory:Food and Cooking in Wartime war time rationing in UK Civilians in war Military logistics Disaster preparedness