Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Basic Economic Problem

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the basic economic problem of scarcity is correct?

• A)The problem only exists in countries that are not highly industrialized.
• B)The problem is likely to disappear as production increases.
• C)The problem is sure to disappear as technology improves.
• D)The problem will exist as long as resources are available in limited amounts.
• E)The problem will disappear as a person's income falls.

---

Definitions:

Double-Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation that doubles the straight-line depreciation rate, expensing more of the asset's cost closer to the beginning of its useful life.

Depreciation Expense

The allocated reduction in the value of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear or obsolescence.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A strategy for apportioning an asset’s price equally over the duration of its usability.

Fiscal Year-End

The completion of a one-year, or 12-month, accounting period, used by governments and businesses for financial reporting and budgeting, which may or may not align with the calendar year.