If Society Decides It Wants More of One Good and All

question 88

Multiple Choice

If society decides it wants more of one good and all resources are fully utilized, then

• A)it is unable to do this unless technology advances.
• B)additional resource supplies will have to be found.
• C)it has to give up some of another good and incur some opportunity costs.
• D)more unemployment will occur.

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Definitions:

Unemployment Rate

The percentage of the employment pool that is not working but is actively on the lookout for a job opportunity.

Inflation Rate

The rise in the overall cost of goods and services across an economy during a certain timeframe, expressed as a percentage.

Comparative Advantage

The capability of a person, business, or nation to generate a product or offer a service with a lesser opportunity cost compared to its rivals.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce more of a good or service with the same amount of resources as others.