Scarcity

question 75

Multiple Choice

Scarcity:

• A) exists because resources are unlimited while human wants are limited.
• B) means we are unable to have as much as we would like to have.
• C) will likely be eliminated as technology continues to expand.
• D) is not an issue addressed in economics.

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Definitions:

Off-price Retailers

Retailers that sell branded goods at significant discounts off the suggested retail price, typically by purchasing overstocked or out-of-season items.

Wholesale Prices

The cost of goods sold in large quantities primarily to retailers, distributors, or other merchants, rather than to end consumers.

Advertising Allowances

Financial incentives provided by manufacturers to retailers or wholesalers to support advertising or promotion of specific products.

Category Specialists

Retailers or businesses that focus on selling products within a specific category, offering a wide assortment within that category to cater to various customer needs.