Which of the following refers to economic values? a. Amit is very contented and happy with his current salaries O b. Ahmed before he put up his business he secured all the required business permit/requirements c. Amer reasonably setting up his Mark- up to make the price of his product is affordable d. Yarob ensure that his working space/area are neat and tidy

Which of the following refers to economic values? a. Amit is very contented and happy with his current salaries O b. Ahmed before he put up his business he secured all the required business permit/requirements c. Amer reasonably setting up his Mark- up to make the price of his product is affordable d. Yarob ensure that his working space/area are neat and tidy

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter2: Choice In A World Of Scarcity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 21CTQ: It is clear that productive inefficiency is a waste since resources are used in a way that produces...

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