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O-LevelEconomicsThe basic economic problem2281/11 · May/June 2017 · Q11 Mark

Which combination of terms gives the general definition of the economic problem?

Abigger families, less food, starvation
Bfalling supply, rising demand, shortage
Chigher population, fewer jobs, unemployment
Dlimited resources, unlimited wants, scarcity

✓ Correct answer

D: limited resources, unlimited wants, scarcity

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The basic economic problem, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Economics, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 1.

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