One of the Basic Economic Defences of Economic Growth Rests

question 51

Multiple Choice

One of the basic economic defences of economic growth rests on the conclusion that:

• A)growth makes workers less obsolete and more secure in employment.
• B)growth reduces the cost to society of "common property" resources.
• C)growth makes the gap between unlimited wants and scarce resources less acute.
• D)a growth-oriented society confers a "work and look to the future" attitude on the members of society.

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Definitions:

Prophase I

The first stage of meiosis I where chromosomes condense, homologous chromosomes pair, and crossing-over can occur, enhancing genetic diversity.

Midplane

An anatomical term referring to an imaginary line or plane that divides the body into equal right and left halves.

Metaphase

A phase of cell division where chromosomes align in the center of the cell before being separated into each of the two new cells.

Ploidy

The number of chromosome sets in a nucleus or cell. See haploid, diploid, and polyploid.