Is There an Opportunity Cost to Increased Investment in Capital

question 11

Multiple Choice

Is there an opportunity cost to increased investment in capital goods today?

• A) Yes,increased production of capital goods means fewer consumer goods today.
• B) Yes,increased production of capital goods today means less economic growth in the future.
• C) No,increased production of capital goods today does not mean fewer consumer goods today.
• D) No,increased production of capital goods today guarantees more consumption today.
• E) No,if society is producing at an efficient point on the production possibilities frontier (PPF),then there is no opportunity cost to investment in capital goods.

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Definitions:

Submucosa

The layer of dense irregular connective tissue or fibrous connective tissue beneath the mucosa layer, supporting it and connecting it to other tissues.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, crucial for digestion and B12 absorption.

Serous Cells

Gland cells that produce a watery, protein-rich fluid, playing key roles in lubrication and protection in various organs and cavities of the body.

Mucus Neck Cells

Specialized cells in the stomach that produce mucus to protect the lining of the stomach from acidic gastric juice.