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Describe the characteristics of a bottlenecked economy.
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A bottlenecked economy is one in which the rate of production and consumption is constrained by limited resources, leading to a reduced rate of growth. Resources may include labor, capital, raw materials, or other factors. This can lead to an inefficient allocation of resources, such as a lack of investment in capital goods, which reduce growth potential. It can also lead to high unemployment rates and lower levels of economic output. The lack of economic dynamism and weak demand can lead to stagnation and declining living standards for the population.