Suppose the U

question 113

Multiple Choice

Suppose the U.S.government has an annual budget of about $4 trillion.Does the U.S.government face the problem of scarcity?

• A)No, a government with $4 trillion in spending faces no real constraints.
• B)No, scarcity does not apply to governments.
• C)Yes, resources are limited even for the U.S.government.
• D)Yes, although the U.S.government can easily obtain more resources.
• E)Uncertain, economic theory has no answer to this question.

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