Which of the following statements is an explanation for the law of increasing opportunity costs?

A. In any economy, the state of technology is changing and resources are variable.
B. Many economic resources are better at producing one product rather than another.
C. The economy is employing all of its available resources.
D. The economy is achieving productive efficiency by producing goods at the least cost.


Answer: B

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