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What is the best definition of scarcity in economics?
What is the best definition of scarcity in economics?
- Our inability to satisfy all our wants (correct)
- A situation where most people can get only bare necessities
- A situation where some people can get all they want and some cannot
- A situation where people can satisfy all their wants
Which statement accurately reflects economists' view on scarcity?
Which statement accurately reflects economists' view on scarcity?
- Scarcity affects only the poor
- Scarcity does not confront the poor or the rich
- Scarcity affects only the rich
- Scarcity confronts both the poor and the rich (correct)
What defines the economic problem of scarcity according to the text?
What defines the economic problem of scarcity according to the text?
- Our inability to satisfy all our wants (correct)
- An economic problem only for poor people
- A situation that exists during economic recessions but not during economic booms
- A situation where some people can get all they want and some cannot
When an economist refers to scarcity, what aspect is being highlighted?
When an economist refers to scarcity, what aspect is being highlighted?
What is the main reason for fundamental economic problems according to the text?
What is the main reason for fundamental economic problems according to the text?
How can scarcity be eliminated according to the text?
How can scarcity be eliminated according to the text?
In every economic system, resources are _____ and our wants are _____.
In every economic system, resources are _____ and our wants are _____.
Where does the problem of scarcity apply according to the text?
Where does the problem of scarcity apply according to the text?
What does scarcity require people to do according to the text?
What does scarcity require people to do according to the text?
What is an incentive according to the text?
What is an incentive according to the text?
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Study Notes
Definition of Scarcity
- Scarcity in economics refers to the fundamental problem of limited resources and unlimited wants.
Economists' View on Scarcity
- Economists believe that scarcity is a universal problem that applies to all societies and economies.
The Economic Problem of Scarcity
- The economic problem of scarcity arises because the needs and wants of individuals are unlimited, but the resources available to satisfy those needs and wants are limited.
Aspect Highlighted by Scarcity
- When an economist refers to scarcity, they are highlighting the limited availability of resources to meet unlimited human wants.
Main Reason for Fundamental Economic Problems
- The main reason for fundamental economic problems is the scarcity of resources.
Eliminating Scarcity
- According to the text, there is no way to eliminate scarcity completely.
Characteristics of Scarcity
- In every economic system, resources are limited, and our wants are unlimited.
Applicability of Scarcity
- The problem of scarcity applies to all societies and economies, regardless of their size, structure, or type.
Implications of Scarcity
- Scarcity requires people to make choices about how to allocate limited resources to meet their unlimited wants.
Definition of Incentive
- An incentive is something that motivates people to take a particular action or make a specific choice.
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