JAMB Economics 1986 Question 1

Question 1

Basic Concepts

Choice in economic life is necessitated by

  1. A.the need to construct scale of preference
  2. B.the opportunity cost of consumption
  3. C.unlimited wants
  4. D.scarcity of economic resources
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (scarcity of economic resources)

Explanation

We have to choose because resources are scarce compared with our wants. If resources were unlimited, no choice would be needed.