The rapid growth of China, India, and other developing countries is pushing the global demand curve for oil to the right.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

The rapid growth of China, India, and other developing countries suggests that we can expect rising energy demands worldwide for the foreseeable future. So the global demand curve for energy is shifting to the right.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about scarcity?

A) Both rich and poor people face the problem of scarcity. B) Scarcity exists only when supply is insufficient to meet demand. C) Scarcity exists only when a shortage exists. D) Scarcity can be eliminated when a country becomes richer.

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