Scarcity means:

• Too much of something you wanted

• The exact amount of something you wanted

• Not enough of something you wanted

What is an economic want?

• Things people need in order to survive.

• Things people would like to have.

• Things people don't want anymore.

If 5 people want an ice-cream, is there a scarcity?

• Yes, there is a scarcity.

• No, there is not a scarcity.

If 8 people want a stuffed animal, is there a scarcity?

• Yes, there is a scarcity.

• No, there is not a scarcity.

If 3 people want a candy bar, is there a scarcity?

• Yes, there is a scarcity.

• No, there is not a scarcity.

If 6 people want a pencil, is there a scarcity?

• Yes, there is a scarcity.

• No, there is not a scarcity.

If 10 people want a piece of gum, is there a scarcity?

• Yes, there is a scarcity.

• No, there is not a scarcity.

If 20 people want a soda, is there a scarcity?

• Yes, there is a scarcity.

• No, there is not a scarcity.

Who is affected by the condition of scarcity?

• The rich

• Large economies

• All societies

• Producers (ie: businesses)

Why do all societies have to make decisions about how resources will be used?

• People are greedy

• There are not enough resources for those who want them

• Resources are too expensive for most people

• Because there is a huge gap between the rich and poor