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1.2.1 Scarce resources and unlimited wants

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What are the four factors of production that make up an economy's resources?

A
  • Land
  • Labour
  • Capital
  • Enterprise
B

A want is a good or service not essential for survival, such as a games console.

C

They cut wants before needs.

D
  • Scarcity is permanent because resources are limited against unlimited wants.
  • A shortage is temporary and occurs when demand exceeds supply at the current price.

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1.2.1 Scarce resources and unlimited wants Flashcards

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24 flashcards on OCR GCSE Economics 1.2.1 Scarce resources and unlimited wants: the key terms, formulae and calculations you need to recall for Component 01 and Component 02.

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