What is the difference between a shortage and a scarcity?

AA shortage can be temporary or long-term, but scarcity always exists.
BA shortage results from rising prices; scarcity results from falling prices.
CA shortage is a lack of all goods and services; scarcity concerns a single item.
DThere is no real difference between a shortage and a scarcity.

Verified Answer :

The correct answer is letter c. A shortage is a lack of all goods and services; scarcity concerns a single item. The difference between a shortage and a scarcity is that  a shortage is a lack of all goods and services; scarcity concerns a single item.