There Is No Shortage of Scarce Resources in a Market

question 556

Multiple Choice

There is no shortage of scarce resources in a market economy because

• A)the government makes shortages illegal.
• B)resources are abundant in market economies.
• C)prices adjust to eliminate shortages.
• D)quantity supplied is always greater than quantity demanded in market economies.

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Definitions:

Political Considerations

Factors or influences from the political environment that affect decision-making processes in organizations or governments.

Environmental Regulations

Laws and policies aimed at protecting the environment by controlling pollution levels, waste management, and conservation efforts, impacting business operations and compliance costs.

Cost-Plus Pricing

A pricing strategy where the selling price is determined by adding a specific markup to a product's cost.

Absorption Costs

Absorption Costs involve all the costs associated with manufacturing a product, including direct labor, materials, and overhead, allocated to the product.