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"Only 'Scarce Goods' attract price." Comment.

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(i) The given statement is correct.
(ii) All resources are not scarce in the economy. For example, the water taken from river or air we breathe is aboundant in relation to wants. Such goods are available free of cost. These goods are known as Non-Economic Goods.
(iii) On the other hand, some goods are scarce in relation to their wants. For example, diamonds, petrol, electricity, etc. are scarce in relation to wants. These goods command price and are known as Economic Goods.
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