The central fact of economics is

A) production.
B) distribution.
C) equilibrium.
D) efficiency.
E) scarcity.

Scarcity

A fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants in a world of limited resources. It necessitates the need for prioritization and choice.

Economics

The social science that studies how individuals, governments, firms, and nations make choices on allocating resources to satisfy their wants and needs.

Production

The process of creating, manufacturing, or enhancing goods and services, involving the combination of resources like labor and raw materials.