Scarcity in Economics Means That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Scarcity in economics means that:

• A)we do not have sufficient resources to produce all of the goods and services we want.
• B)the wants of people are limited.
• C)there must be poor people in rich countries.
• D)shortages exist in nearly all markets.

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Definitions:

Great Depression

A severe worldwide economic downturn that took place during the 1930s, marked by high unemployment, widespread poverty, and deflation.

Prohibition

A period in American history, specifically from 1920 to 1933, during which the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages was legally prohibited.

Noble Experiment

A term that refers to the period of prohibition in the United States during the 1920s and early 1930s intended to reduce crime and corruption, improve health, and improve social morals.