Practice - Why Scarcity Exists
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Practice Questions
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What does scarcity mean in economics?
💡 Hint: Think about the differences between what people want and what can be provided.
Provide an example of a finite resource.
💡 Hint: Consider resources that can run out.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary cause of scarcity?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes resources scarce.
True or False: Scarcity is a problem that only affects developing countries.
💡 Hint: Consider different contexts of resource availability worldwide.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a scenario illustrating how a business faces scarcity. Describe how they can effectively manage their limited resources.
💡 Hint: Think about what decisions might maximize profit.
Debate the effects of scarcity on global economic systems. Provide two opposing viewpoints.
💡 Hint: Consider how scarcity can have both positive and negative effects.
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