How are goods distributed in a command economy?

In a command economy, the government centrally plans and controls the distribution of goods and services. Decisions about what to produce, how much to produce, and who receives the goods are made by state authorities rather than through market forces. This system aims to meet the needs of the population based on a predetermined plan, often leading to shortages or surpluses due to lack of responsiveness to consumer demand. Ultimately, the distribution is designed to align with the government's economic and social objectives.