Which of the Following Is a Driving Force Underlying Economic

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a driving force underlying economic growth?

• A) trade restrictions that protect domestic businesses from competition with foreign producers
• B) regulations that require businesses to obtain permission from the government before starting a new business
• C) tax increases that expand the revenues of the government
• D) entrepreneurial discovery and production of improved products

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