In 2020, tornadoes damaged parts of the U.S. Midwest, destroying homes, businesses, schools, and infrastructure. In strictly economic terminology, these tornadoes are said to have caused

A. scarcity, because the damages made food and shelter scarce.
B. tradeoffs, because some areas of the country were damaged when others were not.
C. shortages, because supplies were cut off and goods were destroyed.
D. scarcity, because some goods were difficult to get.


Answer: C

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