Scarcity

question 17

Multiple Choice

Scarcity

• A)stems from the incompatibility between limited resources and unlimited wants.
• B)can be overcome by discovering new resources.
• C)can be eliminated by rationing products.
• D)is a bigger problem in market economies than in socialist economies.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

The economic efficiency is lessened when a good or service does not attain its equilibrium in the free market.

Tax

Compulsory financial charges imposed by a government on individuals and organizations to fund public expenditures.

Good

An item or product that satisfies a want or need, available for sale or trade.

Market Demand

The total quantity of a good or service that all consumers in the market are willing and able to purchase at different prices.