Which Economic Concept Best Explains Why Poorer Countries Have Higher

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which economic concept best explains why poorer countries have higher concentrations of child labor?

• A) producer surplus
• B) opportunity cost
• C) deadweight loss
• D) marginal cost

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