ABMg 105 Economics: Scarcity, Choice, Opportunity Cost
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What concept in economics involves analyzing the additional or incremental costs or benefits arising from a choice or decision?

  • Relative price
  • Marginalism (correct)
  • Opportunity cost
  • Scarcity

Which of the following concepts involves what we give up by not making an alternative choice?

  • Marginalism
  • Opportunity cost (correct)
  • Choice
  • Scarcity

What is the main reason for studying economics, according to the text?

  • To analyze marginal benefits
  • To learn a way of thinking (correct)
  • To learn efficient market strategies
  • To understand scarcity

In economics, what does 'relative price' refer to?

<p>The price of one item in relation to another (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What idea in economics involves selecting one alternative over another?

<p>Choice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Economics focuses on the examination of different economic systems to determine their advantages and disadvantages?

<p>Comparative Economic Systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which specialized field in Economics emphasizes the study of growth in less developed countries?

<p>International Economics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept in economics focuses on the notion that a rational decision maker considers actions only if the marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost?

<p>Marginalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes economists who focus on developing new theories from those who test existing theories?

<p>Desire to expand knowledge frontiers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of Economics concerns itself with the relationship between economics and law?

<p>Urban Economics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of economists are primarily interested in applying already known theories to public policies?

<p>Economists focusing on theory development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which field of Economics would you expect to find a detailed examination of the history of economic thought?

<p>Economic History (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the establishment of the study of economics?

<p>Addressing the issue of resource allocation and distribution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept is at the heart of the study of economics?

<p>Scarcity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is opportunity cost?

<p>The cost of choosing the next best alternative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is scarcity considered essential for the study of economics?

<p>It necessitates making choices due to limited resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does opportunity cost refer to in economic decision-making?

<p>The foregone value of the best alternative not chosen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does scarcity relate to the field of economics?

<p>By necessitating choices due to limited resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does economic efficiency refer to?

<p>The relationship between scarce factor inputs and outputs of goods and services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can technological advancement impact the workforce?

<p>Result in the retrenchment or displacement of workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is equity in the context discussed in the text?

<p>Justice and fairness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does being efficient in production impact a company?

<p>Saves time and money, leading to increased output (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does effectiveness mean in economics?

<p>Attainment of goals and objectives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can economics be a functional tool for other fields?

<p>By providing useful output for consumption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common way of expressing the efficient markets concept?

<p>There's no such thing as a free lunch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are sunk costs in economics?

<p>Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be avoided (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Economics seek to understand about society?

<p>Transactions made by the society and its members (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does understanding economics help develop in individuals according to the text?

<p>Wise voting behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an efficient market, what happens to profit opportunities?

<p>They are eliminated almost instantaneously (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way Economics seeks to understand global affairs?

<p>By analyzing internal operation and trade policies of countries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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