CAIE IGCSE Economics 1.1.1 Finite Resources and Infinite Wants Questions

Practise Cambridge IGCSE Economics by explaining the basic economic problem, scarcity and the choices faced by economic agents.

Syllabus
2027–2029
Course
Economics 0455

Exam points

  • Define scarcity and explain why finite resources cannot satisfy unlimited wants.
  • Identify the economic agents and choices created by the basic economic problem.
  • Apply scarcity and opportunity-cost reasoning to consumers, producers and governments.

CAIE IGCSE Economics 1.1.1 Finite Resources and Infinite Wants Questions question 1

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A government wants to build a new hospital.
What is most likely to prevent the government from doing this?

A

People in the country cannot afford healthcare.

B

People in the country would go abroad for healthcare.

C

The government cannot agree how big the hospital should be.

D

The government does not have enough money.

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