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OpenStudy (anonymous):

difference between shortage and scarcity

OpenStudy (anonymous):

From what I know scarcity is unlimited and limited resources. Shortage has to do with the amount the supplier is willing to supply and the given price in a specific time period. Hope that I helped. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

For shortages think of the supply/demand curve. It is when quantity demanded is greater than quantity supplied- meaning there isn't enough goods and services being manufactured by producers to satisfy the needs and wants of consumers. Scarcity refers to the limited wants and needs of a consumer and limited resources.

OpenStudy (rane):

good explanation @AnImEfReaK our future economist

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@RANE thank you :) I just love econ :D

OpenStudy (rane):

i know that thats y i said it

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