The opportunity cost of growth is ?
Correct answer: B. a reduction in current consumption
- A. a reduction in current investment
- B. a reduction in current consumption
- C. a reduction in taxes
- D. a reduction in current saving
Explanation
Economic growth requires current resources to be devoted to investment rather than present consumption. Thus the opportunity cost of growth is reduced current consumption.
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