Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Relationship Between Economic

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between economic efficiency and economic equity?

• A)They are both automatically achieved in a free market economy.
• B)They always call for opposite outcomes.
• C)There is no conflict between the two goals.
• D)There is often a trade-off between the two.

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Definitions:

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