Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Study of Economics

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the study of economics? Economics studies how

• A) to organize production so that scarcity does not occur.
• B) firms make profits.
• C) we make choices in the face of scarcity.
• D) to create incentives so that scarcity does not exist.
• E) businesses reach decisions.

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