The Difference Between Scarcity and a Shortage Is That

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Multiple Choice

The difference between scarcity and a shortage is that

• A) scarcity is caused by poverty and shortages are caused by natural disasters.
• B) shortages are a type of scarcity caused by natural disasters while scarcity is caused by human errors.
• C) scarcity always is a part of human life while shortages usually are temporary.
• D) shortages are always part of human life while scarcity is usually temporary.

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