To an economist, the term "needs"

A) refers only to material desires but not nonmaterial desires.
B) is objectively undefinable.
C) identifies the purchases of basic goods and services.
D) refers to the purchase of goods by the poor.

Answer: B

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A) 0 percent B) 5 percent C) 20 percent D) 35 percent

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