In a resource allocation scenario, which of the following best defines 'scarcity

Practice Questions

Q1
In a resource allocation scenario, which of the following best defines 'scarcity'?
  1. The unlimited availability of resources.
  2. The limited nature of resources in comparison to human wants.
  3. The efficient use of resources.
  4. The surplus of resources in an economy.

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a resource allocation scenario, which of the following best defines 'scarcity'?
  • Step 1: Understand what resources are. Resources are things we use to satisfy our needs and wants, like money, time, and materials.
  • Step 2: Recognize that human wants are unlimited. People always want more things, like food, clothes, and entertainment.
  • Step 3: Realize that resources are limited. There is only a certain amount of resources available to meet all the wants.
  • Step 4: Define scarcity. Scarcity is the situation where there are not enough resources to satisfy all human wants.
  • Step 5: Conclude that scarcity is about the imbalance between limited resources and unlimited wants.
No concepts available.
Soulshift Feedback ×

On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend The Soulshift Academy?

Not likely Very likely