What was the most likely effect of scarcity on an ancient trade good, such as ivory?

Scarcity created a surplus of ivory.
Scarcity reduced the supply of ivory.
Scarcity increased the supply of ivory.
Scarcity decreased the demand for ivory.

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The most likely effect of scarcity on an ancient trade good such as ivory is that scarcity reduced the supply of ivory. When a resource is scarce, it typically means that its availability is limited, resulting in a reduced supply. This scarcity can lead to increased demand and higher prices for the resource, but it does not increase the supply.