Why Are Natural Resources Emphasized Less Than Other Factors in a Nation's

question 97

Multiple Choice

Why are natural resources emphasized less than other factors in a nation's production function?

• A) Changing the amount of natural resources would have little impact on total production.
• B) The amount of natural resources is relatively fixed.
• C) Natural resources are used for consumption, not production.
• D) The size of a natural resource base has a negative relationship with output.

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