The Dramatic Increase in the Standard of Living Since the Industrial

question 161

Multiple Choice

The dramatic increase in the standard of living since the Industrial Revolution

• A)means that societies and individuals face no constraints.
• B)has not meant unlimited abundance for societies or persons.
• C)means that "opportunity cost" is a meaningless concept.
• D)has reduced the choices open to persons.
• E)has made economics less useful to persons.

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