Economics 2281 · O Level · The nature of the economic problem

The nature of the economic problem — practice question

In order to bring down the price of oil, more supplies are required. Yet those who object oppose exploring new sites because of the environmental damage that could result. Why does this statement illustrate the basic economic problem?

  • AOil is a limited resource.
  • BOil is expensive.
  • CThe exploration involves demand and supply.
  • DThere are external costs involved in production.

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