Suppose there is some unemployment in the economy and society decides that it wants more of one good. Which of the following statements is true?
A) It is not possible to achieve this unless technology advances.
B) It can increase output without giving up another good by employing more resources.
C) It will have to increase resource supplies.
D) It will have to give up production and consumption of some other good.
Answer: B
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