A Resource Is Not Scarce If

question 97

Multiple Choice

A resource is not scarce if

• A)there is more of this resource than people want.
• B)it can be found in any store.
• C)people have enough money to pay for it.
• D)it has a low opportunity cost.
• E)its supply exceeds its demand.

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Definitions:

Risk-averse

The tendency of individuals to prefer certainty over uncertainty, valuing predictable outcomes over those that are uncertain.

Auto Insurance

A policy purchased by vehicle owners to mitigate costs associated with getting into an auto accident, covering liabilities such as injury and property damage.

Expected Utility

The anticipated satisfaction or benefit received from an outcome, weighted by the probability of different outcomes occurring.

Risk-averse

The preference to avoid risks, favoring safer outcomes over potentially higher but uncertain returns.