JAMB Economics 1992 Question 1

Question 1

Basic Concepts

Which of the following situations can give rise to economic problems?

  1. A.Unlimited human wants
  2. B.Wants of varying importance
  3. C.Limited means available for satisfying wants
  4. D.Means used in different ways
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Limited means available for satisfying wants)

Explanation

The economic problem arises because the resources for satisfying wants are limited (scarce) while wants are many.