Economics - Scarcity

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Scarcity

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A limited amount of resources to meet unlimited wants and needs.

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Which of these is NOT an example of a need? Options: Water, Food, watch, Shelter

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watch

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What is a need?

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Something you have to have to live

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Economics is the study of how people seek to satisfy their needs and wants by making choices.

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True

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Example of LAND: Coal, Office Building

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Coal

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House: Goods or Service?

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Goods

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According to an economist, which of the following would be considered "scarce"? Options: A teacher, A worker at McDonalds, An Astronaut, A youth baseball coach

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An Astronaut

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What is the fundamental problem of economics? Options: How to keep consumers out of debt?, How to fulfill our unlimited wants and needs with limited resources?, How to figure out the way to make the most money?, How do we ensure all people get a college education?

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How to fulfill our unlimited wants and needs with limited resources?

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things purchased by consumers

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goods

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A person who provides a good or service

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producer