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deesands

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Scarcity is
 
  A) a situation of shortage after a hurricane.
  B) a permanent human condition relative to the nearly limitless nature of human desires.
  C) represented by long lines at stores.
  D) the same thing as poverty.

Question 2

Suppose you are told that the equilibrium price of gasoline has increased, while the equilibrium quantity of gasoline has fallen. You are also told that either the demand changed or supply changed, but not both.
 
  Which of the following must have occurred? A) Demand increased.
  B) Demand decreased.
  C) Supply increased.
  D) Supply decreased.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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