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Which of these statements demonstrate the economic concept of scarcity? Check all that apply.

All useful resources are limited in their supply.
Everyone is able to meet all their wants and needs
The wants and needs of people are unlimited.
Resources are scarce, which explains why we are willing to pay for them.
A large economy is able to eliminate the effects of scarcity.
Because of scarcity, individuals must make choices.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Statements that demonstrate scarcity (check all that apply):

- All useful resources are limited in their supply. ✓
- The wants and needs of people are unlimited. ✓
- Resources are scarce, which explains why we are willing to pay for them. ✓
- Because of scarcity, individuals must make choices. ✓

Not true (do not demonstrate scarcity):
- Everyone is able to meet all their wants and needs. ✗ (contradicts scarcity)
- A large economy is able to eliminate the effects of scarcity. ✗ (scarcity is universal and cannot be eliminated)