The Problem of Having Unlimited Wants Under the Constraint of Limited

question 61

Multiple Choice

The problem of having unlimited wants under the constraint of limited resources can describe the problem of:

• A) opportunity cost.
• B) sunk costs.
• C) scarcity.
• D) the marginal principle.

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