Nate and Dylan Are Brothers

question 172

Multiple Choice

Nate and Dylan are brothers.They have to mow the lawn and clean their rooms before they can go to a football game.Nate mows the lawn and Dylan cleans up the rooms,and they make it to the football game on time.Which economic concept does this statement BEST represent?

• A) "How much" is a decision at the margin.
• B) There are gains from trade.
• C) Markets usually lead to efficiency.
• D) One person's spending is another person's income.

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