A good is MOST likely to be artificially scarce if:

A) it is nonexcludable and nonrival.
B) the seller is a monopolist.
C) it is nonexcludable but rival.
D) it is excludable but nonrival.

Artificially Scarce

A situation where the supply of a good is limited by factors other than its physical scarcity, often due to regulatory or monopolistic practices.

Excludable

Referring to a good, describes the case in which the supplier can prevent those who do not pay from consuming the good.

Nonrival

A property of a good or service where its consumption by one individual does not reduce availability for others, often found in public goods.