CHOICES: a. Both statements are TRUE b. 1st statement is TRUE, 2nd is FALSE c. Both statements are FALSE d. 1st statement is FALSE, 2nd is TRUE STATEMENTS: 1. Economic growth increases rapidly if a large sector such as agriculture is left to delay behind the rest of the economy. 2. The primary sources of risk to farmers are price and weather.

CHOICES: a. Both statements are TRUE b. 1st statement is TRUE, 2nd is FALSE c. Both statements are FALSE d. 1st statement is FALSE, 2nd is TRUE STATEMENTS: 1. Economic growth increases rapidly if a large sector such as agriculture is left to delay behind the rest of the economy. 2. The primary sources of risk to farmers are price and weather.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter17: Production And Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

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