Economics Principles For A Changing World
Economics Principles For A Changing World
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781464186660
Author: CHIANG, Eric P.
Publisher: Worth Publishers,
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Chapter 18, Problem 1QP
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Whether natural resources are necessary to ensure economic growth.

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A country that has abundant natural resources may not ensure economic growth. It is not a necessary condition, but it will help to achieve a prosperous economy. For example, in countries like J and S, there is scarcity of natural resources, but they have high standard of living. This is because of the productivity of well-educated people of these countries who contributed to economic growth and prosperity.  

Thus, the natural resources are not a necessary condition, but it is an advantage for achieving economic growth.

Economics Concept Introduction

Economic growth: The economic growth refers to an increase in the market value of all the goods and services at present from the previous period, assuming that the price level is constant.

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