When Economists Say Scarcity, They Mean

question 78

Multiple Choice

When economists say scarcity, they mean:

• A) there are only a limited number of consumers who would be interested in purchasing goods.
• B) the human desire for goods exceeds the available supply of time, goods and resources.
• C) most people in poorer countries do not have enough goods.
• D) goods are so expensive that only the rich can afford it.

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Definitions:

Thermotherapy

Treatment using heat for therapeutic purposes to relieve pain and promote healing.

Swing-through Gait

A swing-through gait is a type of walking pattern where an individual moves both crutches forward and then swings both legs through the crutches, often used by people with lower limb disabilities.

Two-point Gait

A walking method using two points of support, such as crutches or canes, alternately with either foot to aid in mobility.

Therapeutic Reasons

Motivations or purposes related to the healing or treatment of disease, used to justify a particular medical approach or intervention.