SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

GENERAL ECONOMICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Scarcity can best be defined as
A
A Shortage of a product
B
Where demand is greater than supply
C
Unlimited wants vs Limited resources
D
Limited wants vs unlimited resources
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of the defining features of economics is scarcity, which deals with how people satisfy unlimited wants and needs with limited resources. Scarcity affects the monetary value people place on goods and services and how governments and private firms decide to distribute resources.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scarcity occurs when there are limited quantities of resources to meet unlimited needs or desires. Shortages occur when producers will not or cannot offer goods or services at current prices.

Detailed explanation-3: -The economic problem of scarcity arises because needs and wants are unlimited and the resources (or means) to fulfil these wants are limited. The statement is indeed true.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scarcity exists because we have limited resources and unlimited wants. Scarcity exists because we have limited resources and unlimited wants. No society has ever had enough resources to produce all the goods and services its members wanted. Because of scarcity, all decisions involve costs.

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