Resources in an economy ?
Correct answer: D. Are limited at any moment in time
- A. Are always found
- B. Can never decease
- C. Always increase over time
- D. Are limited at any moment in time
Explanation
Scarcity is the basic economic problem: available resources are insufficient to satisfy all human wants at a given time. Resources may increase later, but they remain limited relative to wants.
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