Which Statement Is NOT True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true?

• A)Resource scarcity is a major economic concern in the rich countries of the world.
• B)Most opportunity costs are zero.
• C)An economic situation is in equilibrium when no individual would be better off taking a different action.
• D)Very talented individuals,who can do most things better than most people,may still benefit greatly from specializing in doing one thing.

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Quantity

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