Which of the Following Would Eliminate Scarcity as an Economic

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would eliminate scarcity as an economic problem?

• A)Moderation of people's competitive instincts.
• B)Discovery of sufficiently large new energy reserves.
• C)Resumption of steady productivity growth.
• D)Economic scarcity cannot be eliminated.

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