ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Scarcity forces all of us to make choices by making us decide which options are most important to us. The principle of scarcity states that there are limited goods and services for unlimited wants. Thus, people need to make choices in order to satisfy the wants that are most important to them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Societies can deal with scarcity by increasing supply. The more goods and services available to all, the less scarcity there will be. Of course, increasing supply comes with limitations, such as production capacity, land available for use, time, and so on. Another way to deal with scarcity is by reducing demand.

Detailed explanation-3: -Scarcity and opportunity cost are interlinking concepts. Scarcity is the root cause of all economic problems therefore it is central to all economic decisions. Its importance in managerial decision making lies in taking decisions regarding allocation of scarce resources.