In the 1970s, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the 1970s, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) tripled the price of petroleum, causing automobile manufacturers to look for ways to produce more fuel-efficient cars by substituting aluminum and plastic for steel.This was primarily a response to the economic question of:

• A) When will each good be produced?
• B) For whom shall the goods be produced?
• C) What goods and services should a society produce?
• D) How should goods and services be produced?

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