Multiple Choice
Shortages occur because
A) our wants are greater than can be satisfied with the resources available.
B) the price of a good or service is too high for people to afford it.
C) the price of a good or service is set by firms trying to make large profits.
D) the price of a good or service is below its equilibrium level.
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