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What is economic scarcity?

I don't study Economics at A-level and was thinking about using this term for my personal statement. Is it something to do with an infinite need from an economy which has limited resources? Thanks
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lack of resources, not enough to meet the human needs and wants


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Yes it's when demand outstrips supply. So there is not enough of a good for everyone who wants it.
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Original post by akbar0123
Yes it's when demand outstrips supply. So there is not enough of a good for everyone who wants it.

Original post by ksj.11
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So could I refer to on how, for example, a rich country cannot cater for the poor due to economic scarcity?

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