The economic concept of scarcity arises from the fundamental problem that:
A
Governments always control most resources.
B
Human wants are unlimited, but resources are limited.
C
Producers charge excessively high prices for goods.
D
International trade agreements restrict resource availability.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Scarcity is the basic economic problem that results from the fact that people have unlimited wants but there are limited resources to satisfy those wants, forcing choices.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "The economic concept of scarcity arises from the fundamental problem that:" is Option B: Human wants are unlimited, but resources are limited..
The other options — A) Governments always control most resources., C) Producers charge excessively high prices for goods., D) International trade agreements restrict resource availability. — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Scarcity is the basic economic problem that results from the fact that people have unlimited wants but there are limited resources to satisfy those wants, forcing choices.
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