The concept of scarcity as used by economists refers to:

a. a situation of excess supply.
b. a situation in which the available resources are not enough to satisfy the wants of the people at a zero price.
c. a situation in which an item is available only in very small quantities.
d. a situation in which an item is very expensive.
e. a situation in which a resource is nonrenewable.


b

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