What Is the Relationship Between Institutions,such as Private Property Rights,and

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Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between institutions,such as private property rights,and productive resources in terms of encouraging economic growth?

• A) Private property rights allow resources to be used by those with the most political connections.
• B) Private property rights mean that the government will produce no goods or services.
• C) Private property rights mean that everyone has the right to equal amounts of property.
• D) Private property rights encourage resources to be used in the most productive way.
• E) Private property rights guarantee that the gains from trade will be equally shared.

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