A Good or Service Is Considered Scarce If

question 99

Multiple Choice

A good or service is considered scarce if

• A)any quantity of it can be consumed at a zero price
• B)the amount people desire exceeds the amount available at a zero price
• C)the amount people desire exceeds the amount available at any price
• D)the amount people desire is less than the amount available at any price
• E)the amount people desire is less than the amount available at a zero price

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation showing the maximum combination of goods or services that can be produced in a given time period with available resources.

Consumer Goods

Products and commodities bought and used by individuals and households for personal consumption.

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods that are used in the production of other goods and services but are not themselves part of the end product.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits one misses out on when choosing one option over another.