The Basic Problem That Gives Rise to the Study of Economics

The basic problem that gives rise to the study of economics is the need to:

A) control the effects of actions by foreign governments.
B) be sure all the goods and services produced in an economy get sold.
C) use scarce resources to satisfy people's unlimited material wants and needs.
D) control people's tastes and wishes so that the available resources can produce all the goods and services they want.