Which of the following best explains why the profit motive leads to efficiency and innovation A. consumers want to reduce waste in order to spend less on what they buy
B. profit gives producers more money to be able to buy better resources
C. losing money prevents producers from hiring the most efficient workers
D. the competition to make profit drives producers to eliminate waste

c. typhoon

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the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.

this is a good question! i'll do some research and come back when i have the answer!