The Opportunity Cost of Economic Growth Is

question 171

Multiple Choice

The opportunity cost of economic growth is

• A) 0, because it means an expansion of production possibilities.
• B) the decrease in the current production of productive factors.
• C) a slower accumulation of human capital.
• D) the decrease in the current production of consumption goods.
• E) the increase in the nation's capital stock and/or its technology.

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Definitions:

Collisions

The occurrence of two or more entities or ideas coming into conflict or impacting each other in a physical or metaphorical manner.

Manifest

To display or show a quality or feeling through one's actions or appearance; to be evidence of.

Engage

To participate or become involved in an activity, to attract and hold attention, or to enter into confrontation or battle.

Provoke

To stimulate or incite someone to a reaction or emotion, typically in a negative way.