Is Faster Economic Growth Unambiguously Better

question 254

Multiple Choice

Is faster economic growth unambiguously better?

• A)No, because growth has an opportunity cost.
• B)No, because growth serves no useful purpose.
• C)Yes, because more goods and services are always better.
• D)Yes, because it expands the production possibilities of an economy.
• E)Uncertain, economic growth has no answer to this question.

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