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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the difference between a shortage and scarcity.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A. Scarcity always exist C. Scarcity concerns a single item D.There is no real difference.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think its A, but im not sure.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Scarcity is an issue of limited resources amidst unlimited wants. Shortage is when demand exceeds supply.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think the there is no much difference since they speak of the same issue

OpenStudy (anonymous):

There's a huge difference. Scarcity is an assumption of economics, whereas a shortage is a condition.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

And @straybirds, you were right with A. Scarcity always exists.

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