JAMB Economics 1985 Question 4

Question 4

Basic Concepts

An economic problem exists whenever

  1. A.there is scarcity and choice
  2. B.there are no buyers for our goods
  3. C.there are too many sellers
  4. D.many people are out of work
  5. E.all raw materials are imported.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (there is scarcity and choice)

Explanation

The basic economic problem arises because resources are scarce, so people must choose which wants to satisfy.