The Core Principle That Is Illustrated by the Production Possibilities

question 52

Multiple Choice

The core principle that is illustrated by the production possibilities curve is:

• A) the Scarcity Principle.
• B) the Cost-Benefit Principle.
• C) the Incentive Principle.
• D) The Principle of Comparative Advantage.

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