Technological Improvements Are More Likely to Occur If

question 12

Multiple Choice

Technological improvements are more likely to occur if

• A)the economy is centrally planned.
• B)entrepreneurs are compensated with higher profits for taking risks.
• C)economic decisions are made by politicians rather than entrepreneurs.
• D)companies face little competition in their markets.

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