Images of Scarcity

Scarcity in an Age of Plenty

Third, we are entering an era of resource scarcity.

In a world of scarcity, more always seemed better.

Most of the economic models are built around scarcity and growth.

During the housing bubble, prices signaled a severe scarcity of houses.

Blurring that distinction thereby disregarding the problem of scarcity is no solution.

In San'a itself, the scarcity of corn caused a rebellion in 1772.

Poverty among indigenous populations certainly relates to scarcity of material and economic resources.

It was, and is, a superb system for overcoming scarcity.

Second, water scarcity is seldom absolute, and even less often an explanation of poverty.

One specific result was water scarcity, with once abundant sources of water drying up.

And, because they rely on seawater, they cause no freshwater scarcity.

NEW YORK Many conflicts are caused or inflamed by water scarcity.

As a result, new infrastructure would only mitigate the impact of scarcity on richer countries.

The population density is very low due to the mountainous terrain and scarcity of water.

High prices send a real message about scarcity in a globalizing world.

This was due to the relative scarcity of technical expertise and financial resources in developing countries faced with arbitration proceedings, which were costly and could lead to enormous penalties payable by the State losing an arbitration.

However, water scarcity is already a critical constraint to farming in many parts of the world.

The report defined physical water scarcity, as being where there are insufficient water resources to meet the demands of the population, and economic water scarcity as where water requirements are not satisfied because of a lack of investment in water or human capacity.

Scarcity is the fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants in a world of limited resources.

We seized Pharaoh 's people with years of drought and scarcity of fruit so that they might remember .

We seized Pharaoh 's people with years of drought and scarcity of fruit so that they might remember .

Scarcity of parchment required all decision making to be concentrated in a court consisting of a handful of people.

But population density and water scarcity will certainly be inhibiting factors in their exploitation.

In making the decision, the Court acknowledged that the State might have to establish different times, degrees and ways of implementing specific rights, bearing in mind the scarcity of resources and the obligation to realize all economic, social and cultural rights.

Then seized We Pharaoh 's people with years of dearth , and scarcity of fruits , that haply they might remember .

Then seized We Pharaoh 's people with years of dearth , and scarcity of fruits , that haply they might remember .

The situation of public hospitals has worsened during the year, particularly due to the scarcity of resources and services.

When the demand for potatoes at the current price exceeds supply, the price of potatoes rises, signaling scarcity.

so your poverty will come as a robber, and your scarcity as an armed man.

In the climate of scarcity that characterizes debt deflations, the specificity of bailout operations inevitably leads to intense political debate.

So today s talk of oil scarcity, which began at the turn of the last century, should come as no surprise.

In particular, the projected intensification of freshwater scarcity as a result of climate change will cause greater stresses in drylands.

Some might assume that bond markets are shielded from the effects of climate change, ecosystem degradation, and water scarcity.

Oil supply is likely to be vulnerable to political disruptions long before issues arise from overall scarcity of supply.

Alternative farming methods have emerged as a response to scarcity of land, water, and economic resources employed in UPA.

In many communities, scarcity of fresh water is a major concern which can be greatly exacerbated by tourism development.

Nevertheless, the earmarking system and the scarcity of financial resources make relatively small projects the norm under the Fund.

In view of the scarcity of resources, it was essential to draw on the experience of existing social and cultural organizations.

By 2100, one billion to three billion people worldwide are expected to suffer from water scarcity.

But addressing scarcity will inevitably imply revising agricultural practices and policies worldwide to ensure their sustainability.

These challenges petroleum scarcity, growing instability in the Middle East, and climate change require clear thinking.

Mountain States are characterized by remoteness, difficult accessibility, the scarcity of information, harsh geo climatic conditions, and high costs of living.

Drylands include all terrestrial regions where water scarcity limits the production of crops, forage, wood and other ecosystem provisioning services.