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11. In a free market, prices are usually the result of

a. allocation.
c. variable cost.
b. rationing.
d. competition.

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Answer:

1. Which term is used to describe the study of how people make decisions in a world where

resources are limited?

a. scarcity

b. decision-making modeling

c. economics

d. cost-benefit analysis

2. According to economic theory, when does scarcity occur?

a. when a society has more resources than it needs to produce goods and services

b. when there are not enough resources to produce all of the things a society would

like to have

c. when inflation occurs and demand for goods and services decreases

d. when inflation occurs and demand for goods and services increases

3. When deciding between renovating a water treatment plant or building a new community

pool, what is the government most likely to consider?

a. scarcity vs. resources

b. wages vs. prices

c. wants vs. needs

d. consumers vs. producers

4. What term do economists use to describe the alternative you face if you decide to do oneExplanation:

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