A system of allocating scarce goods and services using criteria other than price is .?

A system of allocating scarce goods and services using criteria other than price is known as a non-price rationing mechanism. Non-price rationing mechanisms include methods such as first-come, first-served, lottery, merit-based allocation, and need-based allocation. These mechanisms are often used in situations where price-based allocation may not be fair or equitable, such as in healthcare, education, or disaster relief efforts.