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What did Adam Smith define economics as?
What did Adam Smith define economics as?
- The Science of labor
- The Science of welfare
- The Science of wealth (correct)
- The Science of scarcity
Who is known for defining economics in terms of dynamic growth and development?
Who is known for defining economics in terms of dynamic growth and development?
- Paul A Samuelson (correct)
- Robbins
- Karl Marx
- Adam Smith
Which of the following is not considered a basic problem of an economy?
Which of the following is not considered a basic problem of an economy?
- Emphasis on labor-intensive vs. capital-intensive techniques
- Choosing between rich and poor people's needs
- Investment in local versus foreign markets (correct)
- Production of consumer vs. capital goods
Scarcity affects which of the following in an economy?
Scarcity affects which of the following in an economy?
In which economic system is a dual system of pricing most likely to exist?
In which economic system is a dual system of pricing most likely to exist?
Which economic system does Schumpeter refer to as ‘capitalism in the oxygen tent’?
Which economic system does Schumpeter refer to as ‘capitalism in the oxygen tent’?
Economic goods are considered scarce resources because they:
Economic goods are considered scarce resources because they:
The presence of private, public, and combined sectors in industries is a characteristic of which economic system?
The presence of private, public, and combined sectors in industries is a characteristic of which economic system?
Who stated that ‘Economics is the study of mankind in the ordinary business of life’?
Who stated that ‘Economics is the study of mankind in the ordinary business of life’?
Which economic scenario is most likely to be without scarcity?
Which economic scenario is most likely to be without scarcity?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of a mixed economy?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of a mixed economy?
What does a mixed economy fundamentally represent?
What does a mixed economy fundamentally represent?
Human wants are __________ in response to satisfy their wants?
Human wants are __________ in response to satisfy their wants?
Which economic system is characterized as self-regulating and run by free market forces?
Which economic system is characterized as self-regulating and run by free market forces?
In context to mixed economies, which of the following statements is incorrect?
In context to mixed economies, which of the following statements is incorrect?
What is defined as the study of behavior of different individuals and organizations within an economic system?
What is defined as the study of behavior of different individuals and organizations within an economic system?
An analysis of how an increase in the corporate income tax rate will influence the natural unemployment rate is an example of which economics?
An analysis of how an increase in the corporate income tax rate will influence the natural unemployment rate is an example of which economics?
What does the concept of a mixed economy emphasize?
What does the concept of a mixed economy emphasize?
Which term describes the examination of how individual consumers or firms decide to allocate scarce resources?
Which term describes the examination of how individual consumers or firms decide to allocate scarce resources?
Which of the following topics falls under the scope of micro economics?
Which of the following topics falls under the scope of micro economics?
Which issue is not typically considered by micro economics?
Which issue is not typically considered by micro economics?
Which term is also used to refer to micro economics?
Which term is also used to refer to micro economics?
What area does macro economics primarily concern itself with?
What area does macro economics primarily concern itself with?
Which of the following best describes the focus of macro economics?
Which of the following best describes the focus of macro economics?
Which discipline primarily focuses on the behavior of consumers and firms in competitive markets?
Which discipline primarily focuses on the behavior of consumers and firms in competitive markets?
Which of the following is NOT a subject matter of Micro-Economics?
Which of the following is NOT a subject matter of Micro-Economics?
Micro Economics is often referred to as __________.
Micro Economics is often referred to as __________.
What does Micro Economics primarily study?
What does Micro Economics primarily study?
Economics is broadly classified into __________.
Economics is broadly classified into __________.
If a CEO hires a consultant to study consumer behavior for a new product, which approach is the consultant likely using?
If a CEO hires a consultant to study consumer behavior for a new product, which approach is the consultant likely using?
Which branch of economic theory focuses on resource allocation problems?
Which branch of economic theory focuses on resource allocation problems?
Micro economics does not typically study which of the following aspects?
Micro economics does not typically study which of the following aspects?
The central economic problem of an economy arises due to which of the following?
The central economic problem of an economy arises due to which of the following?
What is the basic problem that arises due to scarcity?
What is the basic problem that arises due to scarcity?
Which economic system must address the issue of scarce resources?
Which economic system must address the issue of scarce resources?
In economics, what does the central economic problem refer to?
In economics, what does the central economic problem refer to?
Which of the following represents the central problem of the economy?
Which of the following represents the central problem of the economy?
What is the primary objective in every economic society regarding scarce resources?
What is the primary objective in every economic society regarding scarce resources?
What kind of production technique is typically used in a developed economy?
What kind of production technique is typically used in a developed economy?
What does resource scarcity compel societies to do?
What does resource scarcity compel societies to do?
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Study Notes
Economic Systems and Concepts
- Local economy is not a guaranteed transition connecting internal and international economies.
- Dual pricing systems exist primarily in a mixed economy.
- Schumpeter referred to a command economy as 'capitalism in the oxygen tent'.
- The mixed economy features engagement from private, public, and combined sectors.
- Mixed economies may not always serve as a perfect intermediary between capitalism and socialism.
- Mixed economy signifies the existence of both private and public sectors.
Micro and Macro Economics
- Microeconomics encompasses the behavior of individual agents (consumers or firms) in an economic system.
- Macroeconomics addresses broader economic factors like national income and employment rates.
- Microeconomics focuses on resource allocation decisions being made by individual units.
- Microeconomics includes topics such as consumer behavior, factor pricing, and production costs.
- Macroeconomics is also known as aggregate economics.
Scarcity and Economic Problems
- Scarcity limits the resources available to households, firms, governments, and the economy.
- Economic goods are scarce because they do not exist in sufficient quantity to meet society's demands.
- The central economic problem comes from scarcity of resources relative to unlimited wants.
- Scarcity leads to economic problems, including allocation challenges, unemployment, and inflation.
Notable Economists and Theories
- Adam Smith viewed economics as the study of wealth and wealth distribution.
- Alfred Marshall defined economics as the study of mankind in everyday life.
- Lord Robbins emphasized the scarcity aspect of economics, defining it within the framework of growth and development.
Key Understanding of Micro and Macro
- Microeconomics does not study aggregate economic variables like the general price level.
- Factor pricing, firm behavior, and industry location fall under microeconomic analysis.
- Macro issues include national income and overall economic health, while micro focuses on specific entities and their decisions.
Problems of Economic Systems
- Each economic system faces challenges in managing scarcer resources, including capitalist, socialist, and mixed economies.
- The basic economic problem is the allocation of limited resources to meet unlimited wants.
- All economic systems, regardless of type, must tackle the control of resource scarcity.
Conclusion
- Understanding the distinctions and overlaps between micro and macroeconomics is essential for grasping economic theory.
- Economic health and decision-making are intrinsically tied to scarcity, resource allocation, and individual/firm behavior.
- The balance between public and private sectors exists predominantly in mixed economies, creating a unique economic landscape.
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