In a World Characterised by Scarcity

question 83

Multiple Choice

In a world characterised by scarcity

• A) people must make choices among alternatives.
• B) we are not limited by time.
• C) we should depend on politicians to solve all our problems.
• D) opportunity cost is zero.

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