poptávke

Poptávke, also known as poptávka or poptávkový systém, is a term used in the context of the Czech Republic to describe a system of distributing food and other essential goods to the population. The term "poptávke" is derived from the Czech word "poptávka," which means "demand" or "request." The system was introduced during the communist era in the 1950s and was designed to ensure that the population had access to basic necessities, such as food, clothing, and household items.

Under the poptávkový systém, individuals were required to submit a monthly request for goods and services to their local state-run store. The store would then provide the requested items based on the available stock and the individual's credit rating. The credit rating was determined by the individual's employment status, family size, and other factors. The system was intended to create a more equitable distribution of goods and services, but it also led to long lines and shortages of certain items.

The poptávkový systém was gradually phased out in the 1990s as the Czech Republic transitioned to a market economy. Today, the term "poptávke" is often used to refer to the system of rationing and distribution of goods and services, although the specific mechanisms and regulations have changed significantly since the communist era. The term is also sometimes used more broadly to refer to any system of controlled distribution of goods and services.