Question

Which statement would NOT be an option for a society trying to solve the problem of scarcity? A) Societies can stimulate economic growth. B) Societies can reduce their expectations. C) Societies can encourage population growth. D) Societies can improve the use of available resources.

Answer 1

C) Societies can encourage population growth
Why? Scarcity means shortage therefore if you are in short supply of goods it wouldn’t be ideal to double the population with scarce supplies

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is C: "Societies can encourage population growth."

Explanation:

First of all, it is necessary to understand what scarcity is. Scarcity refers to the lack of resources to supply basic needs of specific society (city, state, country, etc). Those resources are essential to guarantee enough food, good sanitation services, and equal income for all population. For that reason, if a society is trying to solve the problem of scarcity CANNOT encourage population growth since with more population greater scarcity.