A consequence of the economic problem of scarcity is that:

A. The production of goods and services must be controlled by the government.
B. Choices have to be made about how resources are used.
C. The production possibilities curve is bowed outward.
D. There is never too much of any good or service produced.


Answer: B. Choices have to be made about how resources are used.

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