Scarcity: Not Enough for Everyone

Mission Brief #24

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Spot the cost behind the price.

⚡ The twist

Trade isn't just stuff — it's ideas, words, and germs.

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Scarcity is the fundamental economic problem: not enough resources for everyone's wants. Because of scarcity, people must make choices about using what is available.

Key facts

Remember these

1Money is a medium of exchange.
2Needs are different from wants.
3Supply and demand affect prices.

Then & Now

💱 This is happening in your local store every single day.

Question 1 of 2

What is trade?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

What is an opportunity cost?

How sure?😐 maybe

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🌍 Why this still matters: The next time you spend $1, ask: who else benefited besides you?

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