________ Increases Economic Efficiency Because It Forces Firms to Produce

question 83

Multiple Choice

________ increases economic efficiency because it forces firms to produce and sell goods and services as long as the additional benefit to consumers is greater than the additional cost of production.

• A)Competition
• B)Voluntary exchange
• C)Equity
• D)A centrally planned economy

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Chronic Sleep Deprivation

A prolonged state of not obtaining sufficient sleep, which can adversely affect health, cognitive functions, and overall well-being.

Adolescents

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White Matter

The part of the brain and spinal cord made up of myelinated nerve fibers, which are responsible for transmitting signals within the nervous system.

Gray Matter

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