Scarcity
Scarcity is not an entity, but a state or condition defined by the relation between supply and demand.
Tag indicating limited availability of resources.
Scarcity only exists relative to agents who perceive or experience it.
Ontological Signature
- Tag
- Relation
- Regulation
- Functional Role: Scarcity conditions choice, prioritization, opportunity cost, and value assignment.
Reference Set
What does it tag? What is scarce: labor, capital, food, bandwidth, 📦 Resources, Goods, Capabilities, Time, Attention, etc.
Dynamics
⚖️ Supply vs. Demand / Need vs. Availability Scarcity arises when demand > supply or need > access.
Instance(s)
- Resource scarcity,
- Time scarcity,
- Budget constraints