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What is a likely consequence of scarce resources according to the text?
What is a likely consequence of scarce resources according to the text?
- Increased resource prices (correct)
- Environmental preservation
- Decrease in consumer demand
- Lower costs for businesses
How can scarce resources impact inflation according to the text?
How can scarce resources impact inflation according to the text?
- Creating more job opportunities
- Leading to a decrease in consumer spending
- Driving up prices due to scarcity (correct)
- Reducing overall production
In the context of overfishing, what effect could scarcity of fish have on consumer prices?
In the context of overfishing, what effect could scarcity of fish have on consumer prices?
- Decrease in consumer demand for fish
- Decrease in fish prices due to high availability
- No impact on fish prices
- Increase in fish prices due to scarcity (correct)
How might inflation resulting from scarce resources affect businesses?
How might inflation resulting from scarce resources affect businesses?
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What economic factor is highlighted in the text as a consequence of rising resource prices?
What economic factor is highlighted in the text as a consequence of rising resource prices?
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