If the Ford Motor Company Decides to Use More Robots

question 28

Multiple Choice

If the Ford Motor Company decides to use more robots in its manufacturing plants,the company is addressing the question of

• A) which goods and services should be produced with society's scarce resources
• B) what production methods should be used to produce goods and services
• C) how will output be allocated among the individuals in the society
• D) what prices will be charged for goods and services
• E) the optimal degree of central planning

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