Which of the Following Statements About Scarcity Is the Most

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about scarcity is the most accurate?

• A) It occurs only in centrally planned economies.
• B) It will likely be eliminated by technological progress.
• C) It occurs if there are insufficient resources to provide for human wants.
• D) It exists only in poor nations.

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