Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Scarcity

question 219

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes scarcity?

• A) Scarcity and poverty are basically the same thing.
• B) Goods are scarce because of greed.
• C) Even in the wealthiest of countries, the desire for material goods is greater than productive capabilities.
• D) The absence of scarcity means that a minimal level of income is provided to all individuals.

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