Which is the BEST definition for scarcity? A) A limited amount of money in an economic system.

B) When the needs and wants that people have outweigh the amount of resources available to them.

C) A fundamental problem in our society.

D) The ability to choose what you want to produce or sell.

The Roman Empire built its capacity early on by seeking to control the Mediterranean. Control of the sea earned Rome an increasing military and economic advantage. Rome's naval power helped its growth by effectively fending off its enemies and providing the necessary security to ensure the economy thrived.