The Interaction of Economic Decision Makers

question 35

Multiple Choice

The interaction of economic decision makers:

• A) is not based on marginal analysis.
• B) determines how an economy's resources are allocated.
• C) is not important in economic analysis.
• D) occurs infrequently.
• E) does not involve ordinary citizens.

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